Aequs Foundation and Agastya International Foundation jointly held the Belagavi edition of ‘Avishkar 2024’, an annual Science Fair and Model Making Competition, following their successful Hubballi edition last week. A three-day event which started was designed to provide students with an opportunity to showcase their innovative works and learn from other science enthusiasts.
The Belagavi edition of ‘Avishkar 2024’ was inaugurated by Rajeev Kaul, COO, Aequs, along with Basavant Patil, VP Aequs, Dr. Praveenkumar Naik, Assistant VP, Aequs, and Dr. Babitha, Senior Manager, Agastya International Foundation. Speaking at the final day of the science fair, Chairman of Aequs Foundation Akkamahadevi Melligeri said, “Incorporating science and its applications into children’s play and learning becomes a powerful catalyst for early learning. We must therefore foster their curiosity so that they can unlock their potential and become interested in science. Efforts like this science fair help ignite that potential.”
Prabhavati Patil, BEO of Hukkeri, also motivated students during the closing ceremony. At least 44 innovative science models were displayed by 88 students from 44 schools. The competition also included the Student Science Quiz Competition. The prizes were distributed to the winners on the final day.
On the Aequs Foundation’s outreach programmes, Basavant Patil, VP of Aequs said, “Our goal is to improve the lives of children living in the communities surrounding our SEZs in Belagavi and other manufacturing ecosystems. In order to nurture these bright, young minds, we aim to serve as a catalyst for their development into brighter tomorrows.”
“Aequs Foundation’s initiatives are designed to help students develop a scientific temper through experiential learning, which is the core objective of introducing students to science in real-life situations,” said Dr. Praveenkumar Naik, Asst. VP, Aequs.
Aequs Foundation is committed to improving the lives of children in communities around the Special Economic Zone in Belagavi and other manufacturing ecosystems run by Aequs.
The foundation nurtures the young, bright minds and acts as a catalyst in their development and invests in innovative STEM education programmes.