Over 13,705 students from Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) schools participated in a 10-day program at KidZania Mumbai, an indoor edutainment theme park, from January 20 to January 29. The initiative, spearheaded by NMMC's Education Department, aimed to provide students with experiential learning opportunities.
The program, described as the largest school engagement program ever conducted by KidZania Mumbai, emphasized the transformative impact of experiential learning. Students engaged in interactive role-playing activities, stepping into the shoes of various professionals, including doctors, firefighters, pilots, journalists, chefs, and others.
These activities, designed to introduce children to real-world professions, financial literacy, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, provided an engaging and educational approach to understanding different careers. NMMC officials highlighted their commitment to providing holistic learning experiences for students, emphasizing the value of KidZania's unique edutainment platform.
KidZania India's Chief Business Officer, Tarandeep Singh Sekhon, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing the organization's mission to make learning accessible and enjoyable for all children. The program's success, evidenced by the students' excitement and curiosity, underscores the potential of experiential learning in shaping young minds.