The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, yesterday officially launched "SATHEE Kendras" in the Erode district. The event, held on December 15, marked a significant milestone with the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between IIT Kanpur and five prominent local schools to establish structured learning centers.
The initiative addresses the need for high-quality, accessible coaching for competitive exams. The launch was led by Prof. Amey Karkare, Dean of Resources and Alumni at IIT Kanpur and Principal Investigator of the SATHEE project, who addressed the gathering on the platform's vision to democratize education.
The event was graced by Shri. Venkateshwaran, Managing Partner of CD Technotex, who attended as a guest of honour. The SATHEE team acknowledged his crucial support, alongside Mr. Sivaramakrishnan, in facilitating connections with local educational institutions to make this expansion possible.
In a formal ceremony, MoUs were exchanged between IIT Kanpur and the leadership of five partner schools, solidifying their commitment to hosting SATHEE Kendras. These Kendras will provide students with a supportive environment to access SATHEE’s resources.
The inaugural partner schools in the Erode and Gobichettipalayam regions include Agastya Academy, Government Girls Higher Secondary School Sivagiri, Rajendran Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Shree Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Siddhartha Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
During the event, it was highlighted that the SATHEE platform (sathee.iitk.ac.in) has expanded its scope beyond engineering and medical entrance exams. In addition to JEE and NEET, the platform now offers multilingual content and preparation resources for SSC, RRB, IBPS, and ICAR examinations, ensuring a wider range of career opportunities for students.
The launch featured addresses by dignitaries and school representatives, emphasizing the transformative potential of digital education in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The event was anchored by Mrs. Rajalakshmi from IIT Kanpur, with the Vote of Thanks delivered by Mr. Anurag Pandey, acknowledging the extensive support from school coordinators and local facilitators.