VVS seeks to bridge the urban-rural digital divide by establishing modern IoT (Internet of Things) laboratories in its rural schools. The first phase benefits Priyadarshini English Medium High School, Bettampady and Mundaje Anudanita High School, Belthangady, impacting 400 + students annually.
Project Objective
Create hands-on STEM learning spaces for rural students.
Enable experimentation with sensors, IoT kits and data systems.
Build interest in STEM careers and innovation.
Detailed Project Components
| Component |
Description |
| IoT Development Kits |
Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi boards |
| Sensors & Actuators |
Temperature, Gas, pH, Motion and Moisture sensors |
| Power & Connectivity |
Adapters, batteries, breadboards, wiring kits |
| Tools & Furniture |
Workbench setup, chairs, storage |
| Training |
3-day faculty and student orientation |
Budget Estimate per School
Hardware & Robotics Kits
| Item |
Qty |
Unit Price |
Amount |
| LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Kits |
5 |
₹48,000 |
₹2,40,000 |
| LEGO Expansion Set |
2 |
₹22,000 |
₹44,000 |
| Arduino Uno R3 Boards with Starter Sensors Kit |
20 |
₹2,500 |
₹50,000 |
| Advanced IoT Sensor Modules (DHT22, PIR, Ultrasonic, Gas) |
20 sets |
₹1,200 |
₹24,000 |
| Raspberry Pi 4B (4GB RAM) Kits with Power Adapter & SD Card |
10 sets |
₹8,500 |
₹85,000 |
| Raspberry Pi Sensors & Camera Modules |
10 sets |
₹2,000 |
₹20,000 |
| Subtotal (Hardware) |
₹4,63,000 |
The software and programming tools are free of cost, owing to their open-source licensing, which enables unrestricted community use and development.
Furniture & Storage
| Item |
Qty |
Unit Price |
Amount |
| IoT Lab Workbenches (6ft x 3ft) |
4 |
₹12,000 |
₹48,000 |
| Student Chairs |
20 |
₹1,200 |
₹24,000 |
| Storage Cabinets for Kits |
3 |
₹7,500 |
₹22,500 |
| Power Strip & Cable Management Setup |
10 |
₹1,000 |
₹10,000 |
| Subtotal (Furniture) |
₹1,04,500 |
Grand Total
| Description |
Amount |
| Hardware Total |
₹4,63,000 |
| Furniture & Storage |
₹1,04,500 |
| Total Before GST |
₹5,67,500 |
| GST @ 18% |
₹1,02,150 |
| Final Quotation Amount |
₹6,69,650 (All Inclusive) |
Expected Impact
- Hands-on IoT learning for 400 students per year.
- STEM integration in science and math curricula.
- Foundation for innovation projects like Smart Farming and Water Monitoring.
Sustainability
Low maintenance with trained faculty; annual curriculum integration ensures usage.
Transparency & Compliance
- Quarterly reports
- Audited accounts
- 80G eligible receipts
Implementation Plan
- Procurement
- Installation
- Teacher Training
- Student Workshops
- Evaluation
Donation Options
| Type |
Description |
| Sponsor a School Lab |
Fund one IoT lab setup |
| Donate Kits |
Contribute Arduino/Raspberry equipment |
| CSR Collaboration |
Partner for multi-school expansion |
Empower rural students with tools to build the future Internet of Things.
