Bargarh, October 11, 2026: Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati has inaugurated a Boeing Sukanya Program STEM lab and Aeromodeling Training Center at The Kosala School in Bargarh district, Odisha. The facility is expected to benefit more than 2,000 students annually through hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), aviation and aeromodeling.

The inauguration was attended by Shri Nihar Ranjan Mahanand, MLA, Attabira; Shri Irasis Acharya, MLA, Bhatli; Shri Aswini Sarangi, MLA, Bargarh; Sri Aditya Goyal, IAS, Collector and District Magistrate, Bargarh; Mr. Murali Krishna Gannamani, Chairman, The Kosala School; and representatives from Boeing and Learning Links Foundation.

During the visit, the Governor interacted with students at an innovation showcase featuring projects, prototypes and aeromodeling flight demonstrations.

Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, said, “Our vision is to continue to expand access to quality STEM education where it has not reached before. The Boeing Sukanya Program STEM lab and Aeromodeling Training Center at The Kosala School will help nurture a scientific temper that will inspire students to be part of India’s burgeoning technology industry.”

Mr. Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India & South Asia, said, “We are honored that the Governor personally dedicated the STEM lab and the aeromodeling facility to the children of Bargarh. Both initiatives will provide an opportunity for Bargarh children to dream big and aspire to careers in Indian aviation and STEM.”

The STEM lab will enable students to explore robotics, physical computing, electronics, artificial intelligence, rapid prototyping and aerospace concepts. The Aeromodeling Training Center will provide practical exposure to aerodynamics, aircraft design, flight and model aircraft construction.

Ananda Cityzen, the CSR wing of Fluentgrid Ltd., has partnered with the Boeing Sukanya Program to establish the facilities at the school and has also added an AI lab. The learning spaces will be accessible to students from The Kosala School and surrounding schools.

Mr. Murali Krishna Gannamani, CEO & MD, Fluentgrid Ltd. and Chairman of The Kosala School, said, “We are incredibly proud to host this facility at The Kosala School. Established in 1979, The Kosala School is a not-for-profit institution, affiliated to CBSE and one of the first Residential Schools in Western Odisha. Partnering with Boeing and Learning Links Foundation allows us to provide our students with exceptional learning opportunities and practical exposure beyond traditional textbooks. The Hon’ble Governor’s presence is doubly inspiring, and we sincerely thank him for making this launch a truly special occasion for all of us.”

The Boeing Sukanya Program is implemented in partnership with Learning Links Foundation (LLF), a Boeing Global Engagement nonprofit partner for education and skilling initiatives in India. Earlier in January 2026, STEM labs under the programme were inaugurated in Sambalpur, Rairakhol and Kuchinda in Odisha.

Dr. Anjlee Prakash, Chairperson, Learning Links Foundation, said, “We are proud to collaborate with Boeing to bring immersive, hands-on STEM learning to students in Odisha. By creating spaces where young people can explore, question, and experiment, these labs are nurturing curiosity and confidence while strengthening teachers and the broader school ecosystem. Our shared ambition is to inspire more students, especially girls, to see themselves as innovators and pursue pathways to STEM careers.”

Launched in 2024 by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Boeing Sukanya Program aims to increase women’s participation in India’s aviation sector. In addition to establishing STEM labs in government schools, the programme offers scholarships to girls aspiring to become pilots.