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The NaSPAC
The National STEM Principal Advisory Committee (NaSPAC) is a nationwide platform of school leaders, education administrators, and thought partners committed to transforming K-12 STEM learning in India. NASPAC equips principals and school leadership teams with the vision, guidance, resources and networks required to build future-ready schools that nurture innovation, ethics and technological fluency.
The rapid pace of change in STEM - from Artificial Intelligence and Robotics to Biotechnology, Space Science and Renewable Energy demands bold leadership at the school level. NaSPAC was established to empower principals and school decision-makers to steer curriculum innovation, teacher capacity building, industry partnerships and inclusive access to cutting-edge STEM learning. NaSPAC works closely with education departments, regulatory bodies, industry and higher-education partners to translate national education goals into practical, scalable action at the school level.
Vision & Mission
To make every school in India a centre of curiosity, experimentation and responsible innovation — where every child acquires deep STEM understanding, computational thinking and the values to apply technology for social good.
- Provide principals with strategic leadership tools, policy guidance and implementation support to mainstream high-quality STEM learning.
- Accelerate teacher upskilling and modern pedagogies so classrooms are inquiry-driven, hands-on and industry-connected.
- Build equitable access to STEM opportunities for students across urban, semi-urban and rural communities.
CORE OBJECTIVES
Strategic Oversight & Planning
Policy Advocacy & Government Engagement
Curriculum Innovation & Pedagogy
Teacher & Principal Capacity Building
Industry-School Partnerships & Innovation
Research, Knowledge & Representation
Ethics, Inclusivity & Responsible Technology
Standardization & Ecosystem Building
Student Talent Development
Key Functions & Activities
- Convene regular Principal Forums and regional roundtables to share best practices and co-create solutions.
- Run national and state-level leadership academies for principals and STEM coordinators.
- Publish actionable toolkits, curriculum units, assessment rubrics and teacher training modules.
- Manage a national repository of school case studies, lab designs and low-cost STEM solutions.
- Coordinate national STEM festivals, competitions, hackathons and innovation showcases for students.
- Facilitate resource mobilisation - grants, CSR partnerships and technology donations - for underserved schools.
Structure of NaSPAC
Why Join NaSPAC?
- Become part of a national movement shaping the future of STEM education.
- Opportunity to contribute to policy-making and advocacy.
- Collaborate with academic leaders, industry experts, and government bodies.
- Drive innovation-led initiatives and projects in your region.
- Recognition as a thought leader in higher education and STEM.
Who Can Apply
School Principals, Vice-Principals, Heads of Institutions, District Education Officers and nominated STEM leaders.
Get Involved - Call to Action
If you are a school leader committed to accelerating STEM transformation, NASPAC wants to work with you. Join a national movement of principals shaping the next generation of innovators.
