The alumni of Mahila Seva Samaja, a century-old educational institution in south Bengaluru, presented science experimentation kits, designed by SciKraft, to students to make classroom learning more hands-on and engaging.

According to a release, the 1974 SSLC batch, along with other alumni, presented the kits to their alma mater as a gesture of gratitude while commemorating the golden jubilee of their graduation. A special event on Wednesday (August 12) brought together educators, scientists, alumni and old memories.

H.S. Nagaraja, chief mentor, Prayoga Institute of Education Research, stressed that science is best understood when children experience it themselves. Hands-on experimentation turns curiosity into learning and helps concepts stay with students for life, he added. B.R. Guruprasad, director, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, noted that modern science education must go beyond textbooks and encourage students to ask question, explore and discover.

As a part of this effort, the school has introduced a new astronomy class along with scholarships for academic fees, professional courses, music, providing students with wider opportunities for learning, said the release.

Published - August 13, 2026 06:41 pm IST