The 3rd CES Vidya Utsav 2025, held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, was a vibrant gathering of educational thought leaders, innovators, and a 37,000-strong Bal Bharatian community across 26 schools. Organised by Child Education Society, Vidya Utsav is committed to exploring the changing dimensions of learning in modern times. This year’s event showcased future-focused approaches, blending technology, values, and active participation.
The keynote by Mr. Rajiv Makhni, renowned technologist, set the stage, highlighting how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education and urging schools to create adaptive, creative environments that foster digital literacy and critical thinking. A compelling panel, moderated by Mr. Sharad Arora (CES), featured experts from academia and industry including IISc and Tech Mahindra, with educators presenting AI integration at Bal Bharati schools. Their dialogue explored both challenges and opportunities, emphasizing practical solutions and innovation in education frameworks.
A special address by Mr. Sonam Wangchuk (Magsaysay Award winner) inspired the audience to balance advancing technology with timeless values. His stories from Ladakh demonstrated the transformative power of contextual, student-centered learning and sustainable practices.
The celebration included a rich cultural program reflecting CES’s commitment to India’s heritage, a documentary on Bal Bharati’s nationwide impact, and honours for distinguished alumni who exemplified value-based education in society. In his closing remarks, Mr. L.V. Sehgal (CES) expressed gratitude to speakers, panelists, and alumni, marking this Vidya Utsav as a milestone in shaping visionary education for the nation’s future.