Manish Sisodia to launch code-a-thon

Source: Times of India

Delhi Education Minister, Manish Sisodia launched on Thursday the CODE-A-THON campaign to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education among students and foster the learning of coding in government schools of the capital state. 

The launch event involved Sisodia advocating the importance of coding as a form of liberal arts for the new generation, which would develop young minds into creative thinkers. Following interaction with students in the event, he championed the use of coding for creating art than just programming or videography.

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As part of the campaign, students will learn coding through modules and practice sessions, involving participation in various quizzes as a part of the assessment.