The second edition of ‘Skillfest 2023 for Schools’ has been a resounding success with an overwhelming number of entry from students across the city. The showcase of equally skilled and talented students has left us spellbound as we identified the top 5 transformative skills that will shape the coming years across diverse fields and industries.
The Telegraph Online Edugraph is committed to recognising and rewarding the power of youth and their incredible potential to shape the future.
After an exhilarating round of entries the winners of the ‘Skillfest 2023 for Schools’ are the following:
1. Emon Barman
School: Aditya Academy Senior Secondary, Kolkata
Class: 12
Category: Digital Design "Nature Reimagined: Envisioning 2050"
Emon Barman has depicted a future where the city embraces its heritage while embracing change. By harnessing creativity, technological understanding, and environmental awareness, the city emerges as a pioneer in ecological preservation.
2. Asikni Garodia
School: La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata
Class: 11
Category: Entrepreneurship ‘Bridging the Gap with GenZ Language’
Asikni Garodia has devised an innovative solution to make education captivating. SA-RE-GYANA, a revolutionary institute dedicated to transforming mundane school material into catchy songs.
3. Ananya Baidya
School: Silver Point School, Kolkata
Class: 9
Category: Phone Photography
Ananya Baidya has portrayed the street painting of Kumartuli, Sovabazar through street photography. Illustrating the public street art in the narrow winding lanes. Showcasing the aesthetic view of both, the mystifying sunset with the hues of yellow and blue and the great Howrah Bridge.
4. Prince Kumar Barnwal
School: Grizzly Vidyalaya, Koderma
Class: 8
Category: Scientific Thinking
Prince Kumar Barnwal has devised a concept for the drivers who bring our food from other states. With the help of automatic buzzers, Infrared sensors, his project is directed towards preventing road accidents.
5. Trisha Dutta Choudhury
School: BDM International, Kolkata
Class: 12
Category: Videography
Through a vox pop video, Trisha Dutta Choudhury has delved into the complex issue of body stereotypes prevalent in Bollywood films and their impact on society. By conducting interviews with people from diverse backgrounds, she has highlighted the harmful effects of unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by the Indian film industry.
This fest has provided a platform for students to hone their skills and work more diligently towards their dreams. The Telegraph Online Edugraph extends its greetings to all participants and encourages them to continue their passion with the same grit.
Parents and teachers of the winners and participants have played a major role in making ‘Skillfest 2023 for Schools’ a success. Thank you for encouraging and supporting them throughout.
We would also like to extend a note of thanks to the participating schools and the jury members as we collectively work towards shaping the youth and the future of our country.
