23/08/2026
Skill Expo and Guidance Festival – Regional Event 2026
Date: 21 July 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, FA-III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700097
Organised by: Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir
Participants: Selected students and teacher representatives from participating schools
Teachers Attended: Hena Iftekhar and Moushumi Ganguly
Event: CBSE Skill Expo and Guidance Festival – Regional Event, Kolkata (RO Bhubaneswar)
Objectives
• To provide students with a platform to showcase their diverse talents, skills and creativity.
• To promote skill-based and experiential learning among students.
• To encourage students to explore their interests, abilities and potential beyond academics.
• To provide exposure to different career opportunities and pathways through expert guidance.
• To encourage schools to share innovative student projects and skill-based exhibits.
• To promote collaboration and exchange of ideas among participating schools.
Event Highlights
• The Skill Expo and Guidance Festival – Regional Event was organised by Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir in accordance with the CBSE notifications and circulars.
• The event featured approximately 30 innovative projects presented by students from reputed schools, including DAV Schools, Birla Schools, Gokhale Memorial Girls’ School, Shri Shikshayatan School and several other participating institutions.
• The Skill Expo provided a valuable platform for students to demonstrate their creativity, innovation, problem-solving abilities and practical application of knowledge.
• Several projects focused on developing low-cost, sustainable and eco-friendly solutions to address real-life challenges.
• One of the noteworthy projects demonstrated the manufacturing of eco-friendly sanitary napkins at a low cost, highlighting an innovative approach towards sustainability and accessibility.
• Another interesting project showcased the preparation of low-cost Hazm Ki Goli using natural ingredients, demonstrating the application of traditional knowledge and natural resources.
• Students also demonstrated the process of making bioplastics using corn starch, presenting an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plastic.
• An innovative project involved the preparation of chemical test strips using turmeric and ethanol to detect iron in water, demonstrating the practical application of chemistry in water testing.
• A project demonstrating the process of separating hydrogen from water highlighted the students’ understanding of alternative energy sources and scientific processes.
• Another fascinating exhibit demonstrated a footstep energy converter, designed to convert mechanical energy generated through footsteps into electrical energy.
• A creative educational game was also showcased to teach children about waste segregation. The game encouraged children to segregate waste while simultaneously promoting the collection and storage of maximum plastic waste through an engaging gaming format.
• The exhibits reflected the students’ ability to connect classroom learning with real-world applications and demonstrated how innovative thinking can contribute towards solving social and environmental challenges.
• As part of the Guidance Festival, expert sessions provided valuable insights into career choices, future opportunities and different career pathways.
• The interaction with experts enabled students and teachers to gain greater awareness about emerging fields, career options and the importance of developing relevant skills.
• The participation of schools from across the region provided an excellent opportunity for students and educators to interact, exchange ideas and learn from one another.
Conclusion
The Skill Expo and Guidance Festival – Regional Event 2026 was a highly enriching and meaningful experience that successfully brought together skill development, creativity, innovation and career awareness. The presentation of approximately 30 diverse projects demonstrated the immense potential of young learners to develop practical and sustainable solutions to real-life problems. The innovative exhibits, particularly those related to environmental sustainability, renewable energy, health and waste management, provided valuable insights into the application of knowledge beyond the classroom.
The event encouraged students to recognise and develop their individual talents while gaining exposure to diverse skills, innovative ideas and career opportunities. The programme reinforced the importance of experiential and skill-based learning and inspired students to think creatively, solve problems and explore their potential with greater confidence and purpose.