17th September 2026:
STEM Lab inaugurated at Government Girls High School (GGHS), Kunzer, as part of JKASW’s STEM Lab Initiative, supported by PNB MetLife Insurance. The inauguration was followed by an engaging exhibition of STEM models prepared and demonstrated by students.
The programme began with a warm welcome by Ms. Laila Firdous Nazki, HOI, GGHS Kunzer. Chief Guest Mr. Mohit Bahuguna, Chief Distribution Officer, PNB MetLife, addressed the students and encouraged them to actively engage in developing new skills and exploring practical learning opportunities. Guest of Honour, Mr. Tanveer Ahmad, DGM & Zonal Head, J&K Bank, interacted with the students and encouraged them to explore, experiment and innovate.
The event was followed by an overview and insights on the STEM Initiative in Kashmir by Mr. Ashfaq Ahmad Mattoo, Executive Director JKASW, highlighting the importance of creating opportunities for students to engage in practical and experiential learning.
The STEM Lab was formally inaugurated in the presence of representatives from PNB MetLife, J&K Bank and the Education Department. The highlight of the event was the STEM Model Exhibition, where students confidently demonstrated their models and shared their ideas with guests, teachers and peers.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Amandeep Arora, Head of Communication and CSR, PNB MetLife Insurance, expressing gratitude to all stakeholders for their valuable support in making the initiative possible.
About the STEM Lab Initiative:
The STEM Lab Initiative is currently being implemented by JKASW in collaboration with the School Education Department, Kashmir, with support from PNB MetLife Insurance. Under this initiative JKASW has established STEM labs in 10 Government Schools across two districts viz., Baramulla and Pulwama so far. The initiative aims to establish 30 STEM labs in government girls high schools across various districts of J&K
Through the initiative, students are provided opportunities to engage in hands-on learning, experimentation, innovation and STEM-based activities, helping create a more practical and engaging learning environment in government schools.
The inauguration at GGHS Kunzer marks another step towards strengthening experiential STEM learning and nurturing curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills among students