Spirituality meets science: Young Innovators celebrate Janmashtami with Robotics at KFTL

• By combining tradition with STEM learning, the Makers Meet give students a festive yet futuristic platform to explore their potential
• KFTL is transforming into a hub where students not only play with robots but also discover how technology can shape the future

NE EDUCATION BUREAU

AHMEDABAD, AUG 18

On the auspicious day of Janmashtami, over 30 enthusiastic young innovators aged 7 – 18 attended the meet, along with mentors and facilitators who guided them through a series of interactive sessions. Educators also joined the celebration, witnessing how tradition and technology beautifully blended under one roof.

Participants built and programmed robots, played thrilling games like Robo Soccer, and explored LEGO-based activities. A special highlight of the event was the creation of Janmashtami-inspired projects where students used PictoBlox to bring festive ideas to life. With their creative spirit, participants designed robotics-based models and even staged a playful version of the traditional matki phod celebration using balloons as the “matki” that the robots worked to burst.

These unique activities blended culture with technology, making the festival celebrations innovative and engaging.

The event not only showcased fun and learning but also focused on developing essential skills such as logical thinking, coding, robotics, teamwork, and creativity. By combining tradition with STEM learning, the Makers Meet gave students a festive yet futuristic platform to explore their potential

With focusing on crucial skills required in 21st century such as coding, robotics, problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity. By combining hands-on learning with cultural themes, the program not only sparked curiosity in STEM but also encouraged students to connect technology with tradition in imaginative ways, by combining teamwork, learning, and excitement.

KFTL is transforming into a hub where students not only play with robots but also discover how technology can shape the future. How ethics and culture can blend towards 21^st century skills development.