From robotics to real-time plant visits, rural students near Jamshedpur gain practical STEM exposure through Tata Power’s expanding Club Enerji education initiative.
Tata Power’s Jojobera Thermal Power Plant has extended its Club Enerji STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programme to over 4000 students across 20 schools in Jojobera and nearby villages in Jharkhand.
Initially launched in a single school, the programme now supports multiple institutions with dedicated STEM labs and subject-specific instructors. It focuses on practical learning in areas such as energy conservation, sustainability, and basic robotics.
The company stated that it aims to improve scientific understanding through hands-on activities. It has also introduced visits to the Jojobera plant to help students observe power generation processes and connect classroom concepts with industrial operations.
The students participate in experiments and project-based tasks as part of their coursework. Some schools associated with the initiative have reported success in national-level STEM competitions.
In one instance, a group of students recently won an award in Bengaluru, reflecting growing interest in science and technology fields among participants.
The curriculum has been updated to include robotics, and there are plans to introduce a Club Enerji Bootcamp for senior secondary students. Proposed activities include site visits to energy facilities, science museums, and technology parks.
Meanwhile, Tata Power has also announced plans to form a volunteer group, called Enerji Mittras, to raise awareness about energy conservation and green energy practices within the wider community.
While the programme is still expanding, it is aimed at providing access to STEM learning opportunities in underserved areas. Its long-term impact on academic performance and career pathways remains to be evaluated.
