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Agastya participated in the Maharashtra “Urja Mela,” a celebration of energy conservation and sustainability, organized by TATA Power. Children from the Agastya Science Centre, supported by Tata Power, won 10 prizes across poster making, essay writing, and model making competitions. A brilliant showcase of creativity, curiosity, and dedication by these young minds and the Agastya team! The Thermo Fisher Scientific India Volunteer Program was held at a government school in South Karnataka, with 50+ employees and 30+ children taking part. Together, they built low-cost science models like a smoke box, periscope, kaleidoscope, Newton’s car, and Newton’s color wheel. The session was filled with hands-on activities, curiosity, and shared excitement. Agastya’s Core Science Activity Center (CSAC), Bidar conducted an engaging Science and Technology Quiz Program, supported by Texas Instruments India, bringing together 300 children from 50 government primary schools along with 50 teachers. The day was filled with curiosity, quick thinking, and exciting challenges as children explored science through fun and interactive questions. A memorable experience that celebrated ideas, teamwork, and the joy of discovery.

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The 6-day Creative Skilling Program Bootcamp in Mumbai has been successfully completed, supported by Adobe. Fifty enthusiastic Children from colleges across Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik took part in the program. Over six days, The Creative Skilling Program gives young minds hands-on experience with tools like Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, digital art platforms, and content creation tools through practical, in-person learning. STEM Education through IoT and Design Thinking: The Program was started in collaboration with Presidency University Bangalore. The sessions opened up simple, hands-on ways for Children to explore Internet of Things (IoT) concepts and think through challenges using a design-led approach. Participants tried out experiments, discovered practical problem-solving methods, and saw how technology can shape meaningful ideas. The day felt inspiring and purposeful, nudging every learner to stay curious, try freely, and look at everyday problems with a fresh lens. A winter camp held on 8 November at Jitpura Primary School, Gujrat, brought together 150 children and 15 teachers for a day filled with simple, hands-on learning. Children tried out activities like Balancing Bird, Brain Cap, Mouth Organ, and Straw Whistle, creating low-cost models and understanding how each one works. A Leaf Art session added a touch of nature, as Children used fallen leaves to make creative designs. The day also included outdoor games that built teamwork and encouraged Children to help one another. The camp offered a lively space to explore ideas, make things, and share small moments of discovery together.

The Mobile Science Lab supported by HDFC Bank Parivartan was inaugurated 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. The Acti-Learn Plastic Smart Workbook, introduced under ITC Limited YiPPee!’s Better World CSR programme, 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. On 6th November, 100 Acti-Learn books were shared at Govt School in Bangalore and at the Science Centre in Pune, Maharashtra with the support of Icertis corporate volunteers. This effort helped us reach 200 unique Children. The volunteers spent time exploring the science spaces and connecting with Children from government schools, making the day thoughtful and memorable for everyone involved.