CES Vidya Utsav – An Annual Celebration of Excellence in Education
The CES Vidya Utsav, an annual event organised by the Child Education Society (CES), celebrates excellence and innovation in education across its 26 Bal Bharati Public Schools nationwide. Each year, the event focuses on contemporary educational themes, features esteemed keynote speakers, showcases vibrant cultural performances by students from various Bal Bharati Public Schools, and serves as a platform to felicitate illustrious alumni for their notable contributions to nation-building. The transformational ideas presented are webcast live to 37,000 students and the parent community across India, ensuring a profound impact.
The third edition of the CES Vidya Utsav was held on 3 February 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Across two insightful sessions, the event emphasised future-focused education, integration of technology, and innovative and sustainable learning practices.
Mr Rajiv Makhni, a renowned gadget guru and content creator, delivered the keynote address on ‘Future-Focused Learning to Thrive in the Digital Age.’ He emphasised the transformative impact of AI on education and advocated for its appropriate use to enhance learning experiences.
Magsaysay awardee Mr Sonam Wangchuk, an esteemed engineer, innovator, and education reformist, addressed the theme ‘The Future of Innovative and Sustainable Education.’ He advocated for a curriculum based on the ‘3Hs’ – skilled Hands, bright Heads, and kind Hearts – emphasising the development of compassion through education.
