Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates CBSE Experience Centre in New Delhi
Centre features 12 zones and 21 interactive exhibits to promote hands-on learning, career exploration and future-ready education.
- Pralhad Joshi inaugurates the CBSE Experience Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi.
- Centre features 12 zones and 21 exhibits across 6,000 square feet.
- Interactive displays promote career exploration, scientific thinking and practical learning.
- Initiative aligns with NEP 2020 and the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 28th Oct: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday inaugurated the CBSE Experience Centre at the CBSE Integrated Complex in Dwarka, New Delhi, offering students an interactive learning environment that goes beyond traditional classroom education.
The centre aims to help students explore the evolution of education, experience emerging technologies and understand future career opportunities through hands-on activities and immersive exhibits.
Addressing the gathering, Joshi stressed the need to move away from rote learning and an excessive focus on examination scores. He said education should recognise students’ individual interests, abilities and learning capacities while helping them apply concepts in real-life situations.
Experiential Learning at the Core
The Minister said the centre reflects the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises experiential and holistic learning. He noted that practical learning can encourage curiosity, independent thinking and creativity while helping students build confidence.
Highlighting the importance of scientific temper, Joshi said students should not merely study scientific concepts but also observe, experiment and understand them through practical experiences.
He also referred to the role of Atal Tinkering Labs in promoting innovation, stating that 10,000 such labs were already operational across the country. The government has decided to establish an additional 50,000 labs, he added.
Joshi emphasised that education must equip young people with the knowledge, skills and values needed to contribute to society and national development. With India expanding its potential in technology, manufacturing and innovation, he said students must be prepared for the changing demands of the global workforce.
Referring to the recently launched Seva First Innovation Challenge, he highlighted the importance of practical experimentation and problem-solving in nurturing future innovators.
12 Zones and 21 Interactive Exhibits
Spread across 6,000 square feet, the CBSE Experience Centre features 12 broad zones and 21 exhibits. RFID-enabled smart cards allow visitors to interact with displays, participate in activities and access personalised takeaways and game-based leaderboards.
The experience begins with ‘Shiksha Ki Kahani’, a film narrated through a representational voice personifying the river Saraswati. It traces India’s educational journey from the gurukul system and historic learning centres such as Nalanda to modern schools and digital classrooms.
A dedicated section showcases CBSE’s evolution through historical photographs and archival material, including records dating back to 1935. Another exhibit presents an interactive geological timeline exploring the history of Earth across millions of years.
Career Exploration and Learning Beyond Textbooks
The centre features interactive exhibits such as ‘Career Explorer’, ‘Future of Professions’ and ‘Magic Mirror: Future You’, designed to help students explore career choices and understand how professions may evolve.
Visitors can also engage in holographic interactions with representations of eminent personalities, including Dr B. R. Ambedkar and Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
A dedicated kiosk on ‘Exam Warriors’, the book by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, encourages students to develop a healthier approach to examinations, focusing on confidence, stress management and a positive attitude.
The final experience, ‘Eduverse’, combines motion-based interaction and multisensory elements to take visitors through natural landscapes, including forests, oceans and the Himalayas, before exploring the Moon and other planets. It concludes by highlighting the interconnectedness of natural systems and the role individuals play in protecting the planet.
Joshi expressed confidence that the centre would make school education more engaging, practical and student-centred. He said fostering curiosity, creativity and confidence among students is essential to achieving the vision of a developed India by 2047.
