Agastya's Sandesh - Sep 2026
Updated: Sep 22
From Rajakheri to the Boardroom: Siya and Yana Present to Nestlé's Global CEO
Some opportunities change the way children see themselves. For two students from a government school in Haryana, one such moment arrived when they were invited to present their science models to Nestlé's Global CEO, Philipp Navratil, and the senior leadership team.
The students had built their models through Agastya's hands-on learning approach, exploring scientific concepts by making, testing, and questioning. What began as classroom experiments grew into work they could explain, defend, and present with clarity.
As part of their preparation, the children visited the Nestlé Samalkha Plant. The visit offered a closer look at the world beyond their classroom: how a large organization works, how ideas move from concept to product, and how science shapes everyday life at scale.
For the students, it was a moment of pride proof that curiosity, when encouraged, can travel far beyond the classroom. And for everyone in the room, it was a reminder of what becomes possible when children are given the space to learn by doing.
Bringing AI to Sikkim's Classrooms
On 17 August, thirteen IT and computer science teachers from government schools across Sikkim came together for a two-day Teacher Transformation Program, held under the AI on Wheels initiative and supported by Cipla Foundation.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how the world learns, and classrooms cannot afford to be left behind. The workshop focused on four areas that matter most in a teacher's day: learning, research, productivity, and communication.
In hands-on sessions, the teachers worked directly with tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and NotebookLM, testing how each could support lesson preparation, student engagement, and everyday tasks. They did not just hear about AI; they experimented with it, asked hard questions, and reflected on where it genuinely helps.
Programs like AI on Wheels ensure that new technology reaches government school classrooms, not just well-resourced ones. For these thirteen teachers, it was two days to experiment, reflect, and turn new ideas into practice - and their students will feel the difference.
Sony India on the Ground with Agastya
A team from Sony India Software Centre Private Limited visited Agastya's programs in Tumkur. The delegation included Tony Asakura, Managing Director; Ayumsa Hishiyama, Director and Management Personnel; Muthuraj, Director of General Administration; and Vinutha Raja, Head of Human Resources.
The team observed sessions at the Science Center and the Mobile Science Lab (MSL). They saw firsthand how the programs run on the ground. They also met the headmaster to hear about the school's journey with Agastya and the impact on its children.
Culture of Learning: Three Days with Lehigh University
A three-day residential workshop on 'Culture of Learning' was held from 21 to 23 July 2026 at the Agastya Campus Creativity Lab in Gudivanka, Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with Lehigh University, USA. It brought together 24 school leaders from government, private, and aided schools for reflection, dialogue, and shared learning. Sessions spanning creative inquiry, emerging technology, and core academics gave participants practical ways to build learner centered school cultures
A key highlight was the exchange between school leaders and students and faculty from Lehigh University's Department of Creative Inquiry. It reinforced a simple idea: everyone is a learner. The workshop closed with participants developing practical, low-cost ideas for challenges in their own schools. They left with fresh perspectives on leadership, and a shared hope for schools where curiosity, creativity, confidence, and caring can flourish."
