Agastya's Sandesh - Feb 2026
- Jashwanth HT
- 18 hours ago
- 2 min read
Honored to welcome the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, to the Agastya Kuppam Campus, Guduvanka, where he inaugurated the state-of-the-art Teachers’ Training Centre at the Agastya Vidyachal Academy and interacted with children and ignators. Reflecting on the campus’s transformation from barren land into an ecological learning space, he spoke about building a future-ready ecosystem rooted in innovation, creativity, and continuous learning.
Addressing children, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of adapting to rapid global changes, upgrading skills regularly, and embracing emerging technologies to stay relevant in a fast-evolving world. He highlighted how technology, knowledge, and curiosity-driven learning will shape the future, encouraging young learners to think ahead, explore new ideas, and prepare for opportunities created by AI and other advanced fields.
Walking Alongside Communities, Year After Year
Agastya was part of Cognizant Foundation India’s 20th anniversary celebrations on 28 October in Bengaluru, marking two decades of meaningful work with communities and social impact initiatives. The event brought together partners and changemakers to reflect on shared journeys and collective impact over the years. This collaboration continues to take hands-on, experiential learning experiences to children across India, sparking curiosity and imagination through immersive learning.
Synquizitive Grand Finale, Celebrates Young Science Minds Across Karnataka and Telangana
Synquizitive, an annual science quiz supported by Syngene, concluded its Bengaluru edition at the Science Gallery, bringing together children to showcase curiosity, teamwork, and scientific thinking. The event reflected the spirit of exploration as participants engaged with challenging questions, collaborative problem-solving, and lively discussions that made science feel accessible and exciting.
Led by Agastya’s ignators, the initiative has reached over 30,000 children across Karnataka and Telangana, transforming science into an engaging, hands-on experience that encourages questioning, discovery, and joyful learning.
Pune Anveshana Science and Engineering Fair 2026 Showcases Young Ideas for Rural Innovation
The second edition of the Pune Anveshana Science and Engineering Fair, held on 22–23 January 2026 in collaboration with Samsung Semiconductor India Research, brought together young innovators exploring the theme “Future Fabric: AI, Semiconductor, and Innovation for Rural India.” From over 290 project submissions received from engineering colleges across Maharashtra, 29 projects by 45+ school children and 45+ engineering participants were shortlisted and showcased.
The fair featured hands-on ideas addressing real-world challenges, along with a night skywatch session that added a special learning experience. During the valedictory ceremony, 11 projects were recognized as winners, while more than 1,500 schoolchildren visited the exhibition over two days, making it a dynamic space for curiosity and innovation.
Aha! Kollective Art & Creativity Fair
Art, imagination, and emotions came together at the Aha! Kollective Art & Creativity Fair a five-day celebration supported by Adobe and hosted at the Agastya Campus, Gudivanka, Andhra Pradesh.
Through immersive zones, creative productions, live performances, and hands-on workshops, children explored feelings and turned ideas into meaningful expressions. With 3000 children, 40 Young Instructor Leaders, and the support of 35 ITI volunteers, the fair became a vibrant space where creativity and connection took center stage.
