Little KITEs IT Clubs

Little KITEs IT Clubs is a unique initiative of Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), aimed at making students inquisitive and equipped by creating an environment to acquire and internalize knowledge. It is the largest ICT network of Students in India, with over 3.80 lakh students benefited so far (Presently 1.75 lakh members in 2060 schools). The program focuses on igniting the innate skills of students in creatively using the technology that actually contributes to the development of new software, platforms and tools. Details of activities undertaken by LK IT Clubs are available at School Wiki

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Timeline

2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for Little KITEs

Advanced Robotic Kits (Moving Robots) to be deployed to LK clubs.

2024

UNICEF study terms Little KITEs as a Global model in Education

Robotics training for Little KITEs

29000 Robotic Kits deployed to 2000+ Little KITEs IT Clubs

Robotic Fests conducted in 2000 schools

2023

State wide study on Little KITEs conducted by UNICEF

2022

Little KITEs train 4 lakh Mothers in Cyber Safety

2-day sub-district camp for 15000 LK students conducted.

2020

5% Grace marks provided to Class 10 LK students

2-day district camp for 1150 LK members

2019

Camera Training for Little KITEs students

1st Little KITEs Awards distributed

IoT, 3D modelling training for 1200 LK members through district camps

Digital magazines of 2000 schools made by LK members published.

2018

Hi-school kuttikoottam renamed as Little KITEs

Little KITEs IT Clubs launched by Hon. Chief Minister

Free Software Install Fest by Little KITEs

2-day sub-district training camp for 14000 Little LITEs

2017

Hi-school Kuttikoottam initiated

Mobile App building camp for 30,000 Kuttikoottam members

2011

ANTS (Animation Training) for 12677 SSITCs

Hardware training for 27677 SSITCs

2010

SSITC (School Students IT network) formed in schools

Campus

Launch

Little KITEs IT Clubs was launched by Hon. Chief Minister, Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan on 22nd January 2018

Major Recognitions

2023 : UNICEF termed Little KITEs as a Global model for Education


2022 : Little KITEs won the Chief Minister's Award for Innovations in Public Policy.

Selection of Little KITEs

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Notification

Every year KITE publishes a notification for schools for applying for Little KITEs IT Clubs, after reviewing the performance of existing LK clubs.

2

Online Registration

An online registration is facilitated by KITE for schools and students to enter their basic details.

3

Aptitude Test

An aptitude test is conducted for 8th standard students to assess their interest in ICT.

4

KITE Mentor

The activities of the Little KITEs units in schools are monitored by KITE Mentor(s).

Awareness Programs

Amma Ariyaan (Training for Parents)

Little KITEs trained 4,01,160 Parents on the safe usage of smartphones and the internet, setting up and using passwords, safe handling of OTPs and PIN, recognizing fake news and guarding themselves against cyber attacks. Read More...

Satyameva Jayate ( Fact checking training)

Little KITEs trained 19.66 Lakh students and 2 lakh teachers in digital media literacy programme to identify fake news spread through digital media. First classes were streamed through KITE VICTERS, following by training for teachers in social media usage, cybersecurity and safe use of mobile phones and internet. Read More...

Little KITEs are trained in

Workshop

Robotics

Little KITEs learn robotics with open-source Arduino kits (Uno R3, breadboards, LEDs, IR/light sensors, mini servos). Programming uses block-based tools like Ardublockly and Pictoblocks to build logic and coding skills. Students create prototypes: automated street lights, sensor-based walking sticks, traffic signals, electronic voting machines, and AI smart doors with face recognition. Read More...

Tournament

Programming

The Programming syllabus builds logical thinking and problem-solving via a tiered approach: starting with block-based Scratch and PictoBlox for games, animations, and stories; advancing to text-based Python integrated with electronics/robotics; and extending to mobile app development (MIT App Inventor) and AI/robotics logic. Read More...

Art Exhibition

Animation

Little KITEs students master a full animation pipeline: 2D frame-by-frame animation with OpenToonz/TupiTube for short films; 3D modeling/animation in Blender; plus GIMP (graphics), Audacity (audio), and Kdenlive/OpenShot (video editing). Read More...

Science Fair

Cyber Safety

The Cyber Safety training promotes digital citizenship via KITE's protocol, covering strong passwords, safe search, fake news, phishing, cyberstalking, and malware. The "Amma Ariyan" initiative trains students to educate parents/community on secure transactions, social media privacy, and data protection. Read More...

Community Event

Artificial Intelligence

The AI training transforms high-school students from tech consumers to creators, building critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Integrated with Robotics, Programming, Mobile Apps, and Cyber Safety, it provides hands-on AI fundamentals, applications, social impact, and responsible use—preparing Kerala students for the digital future. Read More...

Music Concert

Language Computing

Language Computing integrates ICT with Malayalam to boost digital literacy in the native language. Using FOSS tools, students learn Malayalam typing, digital magazine/content creation, and language projects like local encyclopedias or newsletters—promoting cultural relevance and proper mother-tongue use in digital spaces. Read More...

Workshop

App Inventor

Mobile App Development training uses MIT App Inventor (blocks-based) to teach smartphone app creation, turning students into designers. They design UI, implement logic with visual blocks, and build apps like torch, QR scanner, or BMI calculator—fostering creativity, problem-solving, and future-ready skills. Read More...

Tournament

IoT

Little KITEs IoT training uses Arduino UNO kits with sensors (LDR, IR, buttons) to teach high school students electronics, coding, and embedded systems. Students build IoT prototypes like sensor alarms, auto street lights, e-voting machines, and audio-controlled automation—boosting logic, problem-solving, and digital creation skills. Read More...

Art Exhibition

Hardware

Hardware & electronics training turns students into school tech support. They learn to maintain KITE’s Hi-Tech ICT equipment (computers, projectors, networking), troubleshoot hardware, and repair minor issues. Using Arduino kits, they build circuits and prototypes—gaining robotics and physical computing skills. Read More...

Testimonials

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I want to become a journalist and to do that in Kerala, Malayalam is more important than English. Malayalam computing that we have learnt and the media training we have got in Little KITEs will help me in getting into news media.

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I want to become a successfull entrepreneur. In one of the camps, I created an assistive device for visually impaired. It had a sensor to check for obstruction and would alert through Bluetooth. I had chance to present it to the CM when the new robotics kit was launched.

Client

In some school, all teachersdon't know how to use ICT butLittle KITEs students there aresupporting them. If I have a laptop athome, I can show friends and siblingswhat I have learnt. We can help othersa lot.

Client

Inspired by many ideas from the Little KITEs programme, I embarked on creating my own Operating System. My dream became a reality in 2022 when I released my customized version of Ubuntu, named Limitless OS, in 2023. It was during a state-level Little KITEs camp that I presented Limitless OS to the public, and I also shared its features with my fellow Little KITEs members at school.

Client

Only because of Little KITEs, I was able to develop a Computer Vision based Hand Gesture Control. This can be used as robotic hand in areas where direct human intervention is not possible. This would not have been possible without Robotic kits supplied to schools

Client

In today’s world, fake news spreads quickly because of technology. I covered topics like the internet and social media’s role in our lives, distinguishing truth from falsehoods online, preventing the spread of fake news, and learning how to identify and address misinformation. Little KITEs programmes like this help students and parents understand the difference between truth and lies, which encourages critical thinking.

Client

My journey through the world of Little KITEs had many ups and downs. Many times I taLittle KITEsed to myself, “I am an average student, can I continue this journey?” But I managed to overcome all the challenges with the help of teachers, my Little KITEs mates, and parents. I learned the values of collaboration, teamwork, and togetherness as part of Little KITEs. Little KITEs gave me inspiration and creative spark to participate in IT Mela and reach the state level in two consecutive years.

Client

We learned a number of new ideas and concepts such as face recognition, face mood detection, and face lock through classes led by experts at the state-level camp. The class on robotics using a robotic kit was a memorable experience. We learned to make a ship and a sunset using graphic software such as Gimp and Inkscape. The block programming we did using Scratch gave us much confidence.

Client

There are students who may not be interested in conventional jobs. Learning these IT skills can give us opportunities in many other fields like animation or robotics.

Client

Members of Little KITEs find new dimensions of knowledge by applying higher-order thinking skills and imagination. Ashik Ali was a low-scoring student in our school. However, in 2019, he received the Little KITEs award for his outstanding performance as an Little KITEs member. In the ‘Ente Keralam’ (My Kerala) programme, the students of Little KITES who made their own computer games using Scratch software won the attention and applause of all.

Client

Definitely, their point of view has changed. Now many want to become animators and programmers. They are able to imagine doing something in the digital world. Earlier, they wouldn’t be able to think of these possibilities.

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Former students have said that they found these skills very helpful in doing projects. Some have joined engineering courses and found it very useful for their higher studies. They said that even in their colleges they are the ones who connect devices, take care of IT issues and help their lecturers.

Client

I had the opportunity to participate in the ‘Amma Ariyan’ (For Mothers to Know) programme, an innovative initiative that brought mothers back to school as students once again. I was really thrilled to see my shy daughter leading the class and speaking clearly. Little KITEs has enhanced the communication skills and confidence of my daughter. The programme enabled me to sit and learn new ideas alongside my good old classmates. My son also joined Little KITEs after seeing his sister’s wonderful performance since joining Little KITEs.

Client

My son participated in school, sub-district, and district-level camps of Little KITEs. Now, he and his Little KITEs friends are in charge of the maintenance and upkeep of computers in the school. I have observed that my son has acquired leadership skills and a renewed interest in studies after being a part of Little KITEs.

Client

My son was a bit shy and diffident to take part in social activities. But after joining Little KITES, my son is very confident and active in all the school level and social programmes without any stage fright. He has leaned to make equipment such as traffic signals, automatic streetlights based on light-sensor, electronic dice, automatic doors and ecurity alarms using Robotic kits.