Mafatlal Industries Ltd has secured a significant contract worth ₹114 crore from the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) to establish 500 robotic laboratories across schools in Odisha state. According to the company's exchange filing, the project will be executed over a five-year period under the School and Mass Education Department of the Government of Odisha. The contract was awarded by OCAC, the designated technical directorate of the Electronics and Information Technology Department of the Government of Odisha, for implementing robotics labs in secondary schools to promote technology-led learning.
The comprehensive initiative involves setting up 500 robotic laboratories across 16 districts in Odisha state. Under the mandate, Mafatlal Industries will establish state-of-the-art robotics labs and provide training and education services to ensure effective implementation and learning outcomes. The collaboration aims to strengthen STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education and promote experiential learning through hands-on robotics training for students, as stated in the exchange filing.
The company described this mandate as representing one of the largest robotics education initiatives in India, focused on building future-ready skills among school students. According to the exchange filing, the initiative aligns with Mafatlal Industries' strategy to expand its digital infrastructure and education technology initiatives, while supporting the adoption of technology-driven education solutions across schools. The project is designed to promote technology-led learning and strengthen STEM education capabilities in the state.
Shares of Mafatlal Industries Ltd ended marginally higher on Tuesday, March 17, by 0.88% at ₹115.15 on the BSE following the announcement of the contract win. The positive market response reflects investor confidence in the company's expansion into the education technology sector and its strategic alignment with government digital infrastructure initiatives.
