Kanpur: The Ranjit Singh Rozi Shiksha Kendra of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) showcased a model of rural development at a unique ceremony in presence of chief secretary of UP Durga Shankar Mishra, who was the chief guest and special guest Raju Jalan, vice-chairman of Council of Leather Export.The doctoral students from IIT Kanpur taught the students at remote rural schools through Online Rural Education Initiative (OREI) platform.Physics is taught through simple experiments, making it quite easier to understand, said a student. When asked about her future aspirations, Swati, a class X student at Ram Janki Inter College, replied, I want to become a big officer. The principal of the school praised the IIT volunteers for their boundless enthusiasm that brings the subjects alive for the children.Prof Sandeep Sangal, head of Rozi Shiksha Kendra (RSK), guided the chief guest through the classrooms backend, showcasing hundreds of simple experiments developed by volunteers for use in smart classes. When children are introduced to concepts through these models, it captivates their attention quickly, leading to better retention of concepts, he explained.The chief secretary said OREI is a unique model supported by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and encouraged the RSK to expand its reach by connecting with more universities and aiming to reach 500 students by the following year. He also praised the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan programme, which connects higher learning students with children in remote village schools.He also presided over the certificate distribution and award giving ceremony for Rozi Shiksha Kendras skilling programme. He said training in leather and garment industries is a wise choice as they are also part of Kanpur districts ODOP (One District One Product) initiative. He encouraged the trainees to enter the industry, become job creators instead of job seekers, and excel in their work. Prof S. Ganesh, officiating director, IIT Kanpur, shared information on the inception of RSK and its remarkable progress in just two years, presenting a model of rural development, suggesting the state government to adopt this model and facilitate its expansion on a larger scale.We also published the following articles recentlyMicrosoft develops Shiksha copilot to help Indian teachers create study materialMicrosoft is using AI technology to enhance education in India through a project called Shiksha copilot. The project aims to improve learning outcomes by helping teachers create personalized lesson plans using online resources. The AI-powered digital assistant curates resources based on teachers specific needs. Shiksha copilot features include being trained in specific curricula, supporting voice-based interactions, and connectivity to different platforms. The project is being piloted in public schools in Bengaluru in collaboration with the Sikshana Foundation.IIT Delhi student dies by suicide at his residenceA 23-year-old student at IIT Delhi reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence. The student had been suffering from stress and depression for the past few months and was undergoing medical treatment. Police found no signs of foul play at the scene. The university has reached out to the community, offering support and counseling services to those affected by the tragedy.IIT-Guwahati student falls off cycle on campus, diesAn IIT Guwahati student, Ankit Singh Rajput, who died after allegedly falling off a bicycle on campus, has been determined to have died a "natural death" according to a medical report. Ankit collapsed while returning from class and could not be revived. His body was taken to his home in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. A postmortem report is still awaited, although IIT-Guwahati has declared it a "natural death". Ankit collapsed while returning from the classroom with his friends.

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