School Shine 2.0 Project launched at PM SHRI GHSS Jalukie Town for Class 10 & 12 Students leading social enterprise, on May 23 last, marking a significant step forward in vocational education in Nagaland.
This initiative builds on the success of its predecessor and continues to align with the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and the National Education Policy 2020, with a renewed focus on the Electronics Sector in vocational education for Class 10 and Class 12 students.
The project was officially carried out at PM SHRI GHSS, Jalukie Town with the presence of school leadership, educators, and stakeholders. Addressing the gathering, the school administration welcomed the initiative and underscored the vital role of practical, hands-on learning in preparing students for real-world careers. It was noted that School Shine 2.0 goes beyond conventional classroom instruction by embedding green energy principles directly into the curriculum.
Under the guidance of Vocational Trainer K. Vekope Ladu, students are being trained to build sustainable, portable chargers using solar energy. This applied learning process equips them with essential hardware skills including soldering, circuit design, working principles of electrical systems, and battery management. The core components of the project include a 5V solar panel, a charger module, a 3.7V lithium-ion battery (2600mAh), a USB boost converter, a switch board, and connecting wires.
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The working mechanism is both elegant and practical. A small solar panel captures sunlight and channels it into a battery charging module, which regulates the flow of energy to a rechargeable 3.7V lithium-ion battery. This stored energy is then routed through a USB boost converter that steps up the voltage to a standard 5V output sufficient to charge modern mobile devices. Students learn the complete workflow from energy capture to final output, gaining an end-to-end understanding of renewable energy applications.
This approach not only imparts technical know-how but also nurtures a culture of innovation and self-reliance, encouraging students to develop viable business ideas that can make a tangible difference in their local communities.
School Shine 2.0 represents more than just a training program. It is a model for how vocational education can evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world where green technology, entrepreneurship and practical competence go hand in hand. Through initiatives like this, AISECT and Samagra Shiksha are fostering a generation of young innovators in Nagaland who are ready to build sustainable solutions for their communities and beyond.
