Hyderabad, December 23, 2025: NetApp, in partnership with Agastya International Foundation, has inaugurated the NetApp Data Explorers Lab at Agastya’s campus in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant step towards advancing data and AI education for school students in India. The initiative aims to equip young learners with data literacy, inquiry-based learning, and real-world problem-solving skills aligned with future workforce needs.
The newly launched lab is a purpose-built experiential learning facility comprising two fully equipped classrooms with high-end computers. It will deliver a data science curriculum developed in collaboration with TERC and The Tech Interactive, supported by CODAP (Common Online Data Analysis Platform), an educational tool that enables inquiry-led data exploration and analysis. The programme is expected to benefit more than 1,200 government school students during the 2025–26 academic year, accounting for over 30,000 hours of structured learning.
Students will engage in project-based learning linked to real-life community themes such as agriculture, water quality, and waste management, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Through Agastya’s DataVerse showcase, learners will present data-driven projects that combine analytical thinking with community insights.
Speaking at the inauguration, Vasanthi Ramesh, Vice President – Engineering and India Site Lead, NetApp, said, “Data literacy is foundational for both citizenship and careers. Today’s inauguration of the NetApp Data Explorers Lab reaffirms our belief that data, when placed in young hands, becomes a powerful tool for inquiry, innovation, and positive change. This mirrors NetApp’s wider view that intelligent data should serve people, making experiences richer, more connected, and ultimately more meaningful.”
Mr. Ramji Raghavan, Founder of Agastya International Foundation, added, “Our partnership with NetApp brings together creativity, technology, and mentorship. The Data Explorers Lab will inspire thousands of children to think critically, explore responsibly, and use data to improve the world around them. We hope this partnership allows more ideas to spread, reaching learners and teachers beyond our boundary enabling them to engage more meaningfully.”
The inauguration was attended by senior leaders from government, science, and education, including representatives from NetApp and Agastya International Foundation. The collaboration combines NetApp’s expertise in intelligent data infrastructure with Agastya’s nationwide STEM ecosystem, strengthening India’s pipeline of data-literate youth and supporting the country’s long-term innovation goals.
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