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• West Bengal to set up Digital Content Creator Labs in 500 schools

  The West Bengal government plans to establish Digital Content Creator Labs in 500 government schools over five years, training 100,000 students annually in animation, gaming, and visual effects. The Education Department requested district school inspectors to report on existing ICT infrastructure by July 22.

• Congressional App Challenge and Qualcomm launch educator Arduino scholarship

  The Congressional App Challenge and Qualcomm announced the Engineering the Future: Educator Arduino Scholarship, providing Arduino UNO Q boards to middle and high school educators, prioritizing under-resourced and rural schools. Qualcomm acquired Arduino in October 2025.