CBSE skill expo & guidance fest 2025-26: 26 schools showcase, 46 student projects on technology, sustainability, entrepreneurship in Madhya Pradesh
Inaugurated with a ceremonial lamp-lighting, the event featured Rajiv Pandey, Under Secretary, CBSE (Skill Education), as the chief guest. In his keynote address, Pandey stressed the need to blend practical skills with conceptual clarity, driven by innovation and originality.
Guest speakers included Er Anupam Tiwari, leadership mentor; Mr Abhishek Kumar Singh, management expert; Dr Amitabha Maheshwari, Professor and Head of Commerce & Management; and Mr Praveen Parmeshwar, CEO of Lifology Foundation.
They urged students to embrace discipline, creative thinking, passion-led careers, and purpose-driven life planning.
Judges Prof Prakash Bajpai, former Dean of Life Science, Dr Harisingh Gour University, and Dr Sachin Tikar, Scientist 'F' at DRDO, evaluated the projects.
Exhibits showcased hands-on solutions and research-based innovations, reflecting NEP 2020's emphasis on skill-based education.
Dr Rajeshwari Sawant, principal of Gwalior Glory High School, welcomed dignitaries and underlined the role of skill development in ensuring future readiness.
The programme concluded with an interactive Q&A session and the presentation of mementoes to guests, reinforcing CBSE's focus on experiential learning and 21st-century competencies.
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