Agastya's Sandesh - May 2026
- Jashwanth HT
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
National Recognition for Plastic Waste Awareness Initiative Reaching 2 Million Children
Agastya International Foundation has been recognized at the National Excellence Awards 2026 for its work in advancing awareness on plastic waste management through the YiPPee! Better World program, supported by ITC Limited.
The initiative has reached over 2 million children across 22 states, bringing practical, easy-to-understand conversations on plastic waste into everyday learning spaces. Through simple, hands-on activities and discussions, children are beginning to look at waste differently and think about their role in reducing it.
This recognition highlights a growing movement where awareness is turning into everyday action, with children emerging as igniters of change within their homes and communities.
The K. V. Raghavan Changemaker Fellowship Launch Forum
Inspired by Founder Trustee Shri K. V. Raghavan’s belief that “people matter most,” this fellowship brings together changemakers to learn, collaborate, and grow together.
The journey began with a 5-day launch forum at the Agastya Creativity Campus, Gudivanka, Andhra Pradesh, bringing together educators, innovators, and leaders from 21 organizations across India, all rethinking education in their own contexts.
More than a gathering, the forum created space for dialogue, reflection, and co-creation through immersive sessions, conversations, and shared experiences.
Participants also engaged closely with distinguished guests, gaining insights through talks and one-on-one interactions.
Agastya's Annual Employees' Meet at the Campus Creativity Lab
Prerana, Agastya’s Annual Employees meet, brought together teams from across India under one roof to reflect, question, and realign at the Campus Creativity Lab, Gudivanka, Andhra Pradesh, from 23 to 25 April 2026.
Through open conversations and shared experiences, teams explored how collaboration shapes the way we work and move forward together.
Different roles, one purpose returning with clearer direction and stronger connections.
Bringing Hands-on Science to Children with Gurukrupa Foundation
Over the past year, a Mobile Science Lab (MSL), supported by the Gurukrupa Foundation, has been bringing hands-on science learning to schools across Thiruvallur, Chennai, reaching over 2,000 children.
Through simple and interactive experiments, children are exploring scientific concepts in a more engaging and practical way. The sessions have seen enthusiastic participation, with children actively asking questions, experimenting, and learning through direct experience.
The initiative has also received encouraging support from schools and local communities, reflecting a growing interest in making science learning more accessible and enjoyable for children.
