Agastya's Sandesh - Dec 2025
- Jashwanth HT
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Mobile Science Lab Rolls Out in Nashik, Maharashtra
The Mobile Science Lab supported by HDFC Bank Parivartan was inaugurated, and the program is set to benefit 18 schools and 3800+ children at Nashik Municipal Corporation School Raigad Chowk, Maharashtra. The launch opened up a new space for children to explore science through hands-on models, simple experiments, and curious questions. Visitors also joined a small exhibition where children shared ideas on topics like day–night cycles, seasons, and the human body. A step toward taking creative, practical science learning closer to every child.
Children Discover the Power of Energy Conservation at Urja Mela
On November 5th, 161 children and 37 teachers from 8 states took part in “Urja Mela” celebrating energy conservation and sustainability. The children displayed models and prototypes created in the Agastya’s Lab-on-a-Bike program supported by TATA Power. Children shared creative ideas on energy and sustainability through model making, quizzes, and poster competitions. With Labs-on-a-Bikes, guided by skilled ignators, learning takes STEM programs to India's remotest areas on motorbikes carrying compact labs-in-a-box, delivering STEM models, videos, quizzes, and more. To remote corners of India, igniting curiosity and inspiring young minds to build a sustainable future.
A New Step Toward Plastic-Smart Learning in Vijayapura, Karnataka
The Acti-Learn Plastic Smart Workbook, introduced under ITC Limited YiPPee!’s Better World CSR program, was launched at the Agastya Core Science Activity Centre in Vijayapura, Karnataka. The book helps children understand plastic waste, recycling, and sustainability through simple, activity-based learning. The event brought together children and teachers from across Vijayapura and North Karnataka, where 30,000 workbooks were shared and hands-on sessions were held. The initiative aims to build early awareness about plastic waste management and encourage meaningful, everyday actions for a cleaner future.
A Celebration of Ideas at the Science and Technology Quiz
Agastya’s Core Science Activity Centers in Bidar and Gulbarga hosted a lively Science and Technology Quiz Program, supported by Texas Instruments India. The event brought together 600 children and 100 teachers from 89 government primary schools, turning the day into a friendly arena of curiosity and quick thinking. With every round, children enjoyed exploring science through playful, interactive questions that sparked fresh ideas and teamwork.
