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Agastya's Sandesh - March 2026

  • Writer: Jashwanth HT
    Jashwanth HT
  • Mar 12
  • 2 min read

Updated: 24 hours ago

InnoFest, Vidya Vahini, National Science Fair



InnoFest 2026, the National Science Fair at the National Science Centre, New Delhi, brought together young innovators from 15 districts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana for two lively days of exploration and hands-on learning.


Organized under the Vidya Vahini Program in collaboration with Hyundai Motor India Foundation, the event saw 42 children present 29 science models. Each project reflected curiosity and a strong connection to real-world challenges, shaped through hands-on learning with Agastya Ignators.


Curated tours of the National Science Centre added to the experience, while over 1500 participants turned InnoFest 2026 into a vibrant space for ideas and innovation.


Jignyasa: National Level Science Model Making Competition



The National Level Jignyasa Event 2026 took place in Pune on February 17–18, in partnership with Samsung Semiconductor India Research.


What began as a nationwide wave of ideas with over 4,300 student projects and 300+ Teaching Learning Material (TLM) submissions from 24 states, came together on one stage. From 40+ regional events, 77 student projects and 22 teacher innovations made it to the national showcase.


With more than 2,000 people in attendance, event buzzed with curiosity and innovation, alongside panel sessions featuring scientists and educators who brought fresh perspectives on learning.



The 4Cs - Curiosity, Creativity, Confidence, and Caring formed the heart of Ramji Raghavan’s public lecture at Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag.


Drawing from his journey as the Founder and Chairperson of Agastya, he spoke about how curiosity leads to deeper exploration and growth. The session left the audience with a simple yet powerful thought: a small spark of curiosity can become the ignitor for lifelong discovery.



Young Innovators from Kuppam Win Gold at IRIS National Fair



Children from Agastya’s Innovation Hub in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, have won the Gold Medal at the IRIS National Fair 2025–26, held in Ahmedabad, for their project, “Innovative Wheelchair for Limb-Impaired Users.”


Their idea stood out for its thoughtful design and real-world relevance, showing how young minds can turn empathy into innovation. Competing alongside 60 other projects, the team of young innovators presented a solution that addressed the problem of inclusivity in manner that reflected caring and empathy.



Gomia Welcomes Indradhanush: A Celebration of Science, Creativity, and Discovery



The Indradhanush STEM science exhibition was held at PITTS Modern School in Gomia, Jharkhand, on 2 February 2026. The event saw the participation of 450 children and welcomed over 5,000 visitors, turning the day into a vibrant celebration of science and imagination.


From Pinpricks to Oceans | Adhirath Sethi | TEDxKristu Jayanti University



A young Einstein captivated by a compass, and a child in rural India discovering science through a simple experiment - these were some of the stories that set the tone at TEDx Kristu Jayanti University.


Adhirath Sethi, Board of Trustees member at Agastya International Foundation, connected these moments through reflections on how curiosity, when nurtured through hands-on learning, can reshape how children engage with science and the world around them. His talk drew from Agastya’s 25-year journey, chronicled by him in The Moving of Mountains.







 
 
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