Mafatlal Industries Limited has secured an order worth approximately ₹114 crore from the Odisha Computer Application Centre to establish 500 robotics laboratories across Odisha over a five-year period.
Strengthening STEM Education Infrastructure
The project will be implemented across 16 districts in Odisha, under the School and Mass Education Department.
Key components of the initiative include:
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Setting up state-of-the-art robotics labs
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Delivering training and education services
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Enabling hands-on, experiential learning for students
The programme is designed to enhance STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education, equipping students with practical skills in robotics and emerging technologies.
Role of OCAC
The Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), functioning as the Technical Directorate of the Electronics & IT Department, Government of Odisha, continues to play a key role in:
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Driving e-governance initiatives
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Delivering IT solutions and training programmes
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Advancing digital education infrastructure
One of India’s Largest Robotics Education Projects
This collaboration represents one of the largest robotics education initiatives in India, reinforcing the growing emphasis on integrating technology into school education.
The initiative aims to:
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Promote innovation and problem-solving skills
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Prepare students for future technology-driven careers
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Build a digitally skilled workforce
Strategic Expansion for Mafatlal
The mandate aligns with Mafatlal Industries’ strategy to expand beyond textiles into digital infrastructure and education technology.
Through this project, the company strengthens its role in:
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Supporting technology-enabled learning ecosystems
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Contributing to skill development initiatives
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Advancing India’s vision of a digitally empowered generation
Building Future-Ready Education Ecosystems
With large-scale deployment and structured training programmes, the initiative is expected to create a strong foundation for robotics education in schools, fostering early exposure to innovation and technical skills.
This project positions Mafatlal Industries as a key contributor to India’s evolving education and digital transformation landscape.
