Kochi, June 10 (Reporter) Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), the technical arm of the General Education Department, Government of Kerala, has entered into a transformative partnership with Navy Children School (NCS-Kochi), a premier CBSE institution under the aegis of the Naval Education Society. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed by K. Anvar Sadath, CEO of KITE, and Commodore Ben H Berson, Vice Chairperson of NCS Kochi, Southern Naval Command, marking a significant advancement in digital education. Through this collaboration, KITE will extend comprehensive support across key educational domains. This includes the establishment of cutting-edge AI and Robotics laboratories, fully equipped with Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) tools to foster an engaging and hands-on STEM learning environment for students. In addition, KITE will spearhead capacity-building initiatives by conducting structured training programmes for teachers, aimed at enhancing their proficiency in digital pedagogy, ICT integration, and innovative classroom practices. The initiative will also promote the effective use of smart classroom technologies to enrich the overall teaching-learning experience. The partnership will see the introduction of KITE's acclaimed Little KITEs IT Club program at NCS Kochi, fostering student-led innovation through hands-on projects in coding, robotics and Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, KITE will extend access to its vast digital resources, including the KITE VICTERS educational channel platform, enabling students to engage in content creation and showcase their projects to a wider audience. "This national-level initiative reflects our commitment to democratising digital education," stated K. Anvar Sadath. "We're not just providing technology but building an ecosystem where Navy school children can thrive in the digital age, supported by infrastructure, training, and innovation platforms." Cmde Ben H Berson, Vice Chairperson of NCS (K), added, "KITE's multidimensional support perfectly aligns with our vision for 21st-century education, offering our students unparalleled exposure and opportunities in emerging technologies." The signing ceremony held on June 9 was attended by senior officials from KITE, the Navy Education Society, academic leaders, and faculty members of NCS Kochi, along with student representatives from participating schools...////...