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Makkala Santhe 2026 – Celebrating Curiosity, Creativity and STEM LearningOn Sunday, 8th February, DSF hosted Makkala Santhe, a lively and inspiring fun science fair that marked the culmination of a year long STEP (School Transformation and Engagement programme) in Rannebennur, Haveri.
Now in its third consecutive year, the programme has been a focused effort across 10 Government Schools, delivered in partnership with SVP India (Bangalore Chapter)
This year, the STEP initiative deepened its emphasis on experiential STEM learning. Students engaged in hands on sessions, formed active STEM Clubs, and many emerged as confident STEM Champions through sustained mentoring and practice.
Makkala Santhe brought together nearly 500 students from schools and surrounding communities, all eager to showcase and enhance their understanding of science through creative projects in various STEM subjects. Santhe was a vibrant community event, festival of science, art, and play with innovative student models and award winning projects to immersive experiences such as 3D movie screenings and hologram displays. The event was hosted at RTES College, Rannebennur, and attended by guests from the Education Department, along with parents, teachers, college faculty and students. A distinguished panel of judges from the IT industry and the education sector across Karnataka and Bangalore added immense value to the learning experience.
A special mention to all our esteemed jury.
Chief guests for the day
Sri Manju Nayak - BRC, Ranebennur , CA Harihar - Principal, RTES Degree College
Judges - Prof. Lingaraj Hebbalada, Sathyanarayan Kumar Vithala Raibagi, Prof. Parashurama Pawara , Aditya Hosangadi
Makkala Santhe continues to demonstrate the transformative power of giving young learners space to explore and express their curiosity. Here’s to inspiring rural young minds and encouraging the next generation of thinkers, innovators and problem solvers.
Krithika Paddy Archana Hosangadi Anupama Girish Kumar Girija Bangalore Sagayaraj Sebastian Sabu Joseph Maitreyee Kumar
Santhe was more than just a fair - it was an explosion of science, art, and fun! 💡🎨✨.
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Student-innovators and volunteers united to make learning an exciting experience. Teachers, schools, and parents participated with tremendous enthusiasm, turning each stall into a testament of inquisitiveness, joy, and community spirit that brightened up the entire Santhe event!
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