Here's what Delhi's first-ever Robotics League for gov't school children has to offer

The Delhi government will organise a first-of-its-kind 'Delhi Robotics League' for the students of Classes IX and X in government and private schools to showcase their robotics skills. The event was launched by Delhi's Directorate of Education on Friday, December 16.

At the tournament, students will compete with working robots built and designed by them at different stages, and the winning team will receive a cash award, opportunities to receive seed capital, and mentorship from IIT Delhi to begin an entrepreneurial venture, reported PTI. Each team will comprise five students, with a teacher as a mentor. There is no participation fee for the contest. The tournament will also be organised at the school level across the country.

The Directorate of Education has announced IIT Delhi's Technology Innovation Hub IHFC will play the role of knowledge partner and the Delhi government's School of Specialised Excellence will organise a boot camp for mentorship of the teams participating in the competition. 

"Through this spectacular initiative, the Delhi government endeavours to generate curiosity for the field of robotics amongst children studying in its schools, to find and groom talent for the future of this field," a statement from the Directorate of Education (DoE) said, according to PTI. 

Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia told PTI that the league will "prove to be a new chapter for the education system of Delhi" and will provide a conducive environment for promoting new-age science and technology in Delhi's schools. 

"There is immense enthusiasm among students to learn about new technology and the city government is giving them opportunities to move forward through programmes like Delhi Robotics League," said Sisodia.

 "Technology is rapidly changing all over the world in the current era. In this time of constant technological evolution, countries that can adapt and relearn reach the top of the developmental ladder. It is a matter of pride that through these events, the children studying in our schools are preparing themselves for the future," he added.