We thank the Students, Teachers and Parents for the Enthusiastic Response!
Qurious Mind Infotainment Pvt. Ltd., in association with Ravindra Bhavan Baina, successfully organized Sankalpana – The Goa S.T.E.M Challenge on 16th August 2025. The event was a celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, aiming to inspire young minds to innovate, create, and explore.
The event witnessed overwhelming participation with:
- 60+ schools represented
- 760+ students competing across multiple challenges
- 80+ teachers mentoring and guiding their students
- 100+ parents encouraging and supporting the young innovators
The enthusiastic involvement from all participants created an electrifying and memorable atmosphere throughout the day.
Inaugural Ceremony
The event began with a grand inaugural ceremony in a packed auditorium, setting a historic tone for the day. We were deeply honored by the presence of Hon. Minister Subhash Shirodkar as the Chief Guest and Hon. MLA Mormugao Shri Sankalp Amonkar as the Guest of Honor. Their encouraging words and inspiring presence motivated the participants and reinforced the vision of fostering innovation through STEM education in Goa.
Events Conducted
The day featured a series of exciting and intellectually stimulating competitions, including:
- Artificial Intelligence Quiz
- Future Tech Expo
- Robo Race
- Robotics Construction Challenge
- Thief Hunter Challenge
Each event showcased the creativity, knowledge and technical skills of students, making it a thrilling and insightful experience for both participants and spectators.
Closing Ceremony
The event concluded with an inspiring closing ceremony graced by Hon. MLA Shri Sankalp Amonkar. His words of encouragement recognized the talent, scientific spirit and innovative thinking of the participants. His presence added immense value and marked a fitting end to a day of innovation and celebration.
Acknowledgement
The remarkable success of Sankalpana – The Goa S.T.E.M Challenge would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of students, the guidance of teachers and the unwavering support of parents. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to:
- The students: for their enthusiasm, creativity, and competitive spirit
- The teachers: for mentoring and nurturing the innovators of tomorrow
- The parents: for their encouragement and belief in fostering STEM learning
Conclusion
Sankalpana 2025 was more than just an event – it was a movement of ideas and innovation, where the future began to take shape. With the overwhelming success of this edition, Qurious Mind Infotainment Pvt. Ltd. looks forward to continuing this journey of inspiring young minds and elevating STEM learning in Goa to greater heights. Stay tuned for future updates.
Results of the Events
Artificial Intelligence Quiz
| Rank | Participant Name | School Name | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sparsh Dessai / Krishiv Sharma | Navy Children School | IX |
| 2nd | Rhys Santos / Michael D’Sa | St. Andrew’s School ICSE | IX |
| 3rd | Arav Pagi / Shubhay Naik | Mahila and Nutan English High School | VIII |
| 4th | Anshuman Behera / Rudram Inge | Navy Children School | IX |
| 1st Consolation | Dev Pandya / Ansel Gomes | St. Andrew’s School ICSE | VIII |
| 2nd Consolation | Aditya Ghadge / Tejas Salunkhe | Bhatikar Model High School | VIII / VII |
| 3rd Consolation | Aarahya Tamhanker / Aayush Sawant | Shree Mahalasa Narayani High School, Verna | IX |
| 4th Consolation | Aadi Talauliker / Aviya Naik | St. Joseph’s Institute | IX |
| 5th Consolation | Anika Pednekar / Akshara Mane | Mahila and Nutan English High School | VIII |
Future Tech Expo – Category A
| Rank | Participant Name | School Name | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Raksha Kolambkar / Rachana Naik / Advait Patil | Keshav Smruti High School | VII / VII / V |
| 2nd | Adrika Chaurasiya / Swara Gadekar / Jharana Khadka | Airway Public School | VII |
| 3rd | Ayushman Sarkar | Navy Children School | VII |
| 1st Consolation | Anaisa Aranjo / Stella Lobo / Skyla Brito | Chubby Cheeks Spring Valley High School | VI |
| 2nd Consolation | Surabhi Manerikar / Aaditi Sonsurkar / Aditya Sonsulkar | Saraswat Vidyalay Mapusa Goa | V / V / III |
| 3rd Consolation | Aarvi Naik / Aanchal Chari / Sama Sakhalkar | Mahila and Nutan English High School | VII |
| 4th Consolation | Aryan Kumbhar | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan | VII |
| 5th Consolation | Aarav Sawant / Vihaan Thakur / Aariz Kotwal | Airway Public School | VII |
Future Tech Expo – Category B
| Rank | Participant Name | School Name | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Divakar Singh | Lokmanya Tilak Vidyalaya | IX |
| 2nd | Ayush Shinde / Vedant Adarkar / Soham Gurav | Shree Mahalasa Narayani High School, Verna | VIII |
| 3rd | Shreyasi Phadte / Seeya Salkar / Sanford Gonsalves | Chubby Cheeks Spring Valley High School | VIII |
| 1st Consolation | Piyush Naik Dessai / Vyom Dessai | Mahila and Nutan English High School | VIII |
| 2nd Consolation | Jason Fernandes | Our Lady of Desterro High School, Vasco | IX |
| 3rd Consolation | Zeeyakulsum Sutagatti / Vedika Kumbhar | Airway Public School | IX |
| 4th Consolation | Bharat Prajapat / Suharsh / Mayank | Vidya Vikas Academy | IX |
| 5th Consolation | Pranali Velip / Barsharani Muduli / Hasti Patel | Shree Mahalasa Narayani High School, Verna | IX |
Robo Race
| Rank | Participant Name | School Name | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Vedang Kamat | Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapuca | V |
| 2nd | Aayan Naik / Govindraj Dessai | Mahila and Nutan English High School | VIII |
| 3rd | Bhargav Shirvant | Mahila and Nutan English High School | VII |
| 1st Consolation | Krishna Amonkar | Mahila and Nutan English High School | VIII |
| 2nd Consolation | Ayush Shinde / Srujnil Sawant | Mahila and Nutan English High School | VIII |
| 3rd Consolation | Anay Yerlekar | Saraswat Vidyalay, Mapusa | VIII |
| 4th Consolation | Shlok Juvatkar | Mahila and Nutan English High School, Margao | VII |
| 5th Consolation | Atharva Parkar | Mahila and Nutan English High School | VI |
| 1st Special Efforts | Shivansh Naik / Sukdev Morajkar | Harmal Panchakroshi High School | VII |
| 2nd Special Efforts | Sanvi Gaunkar / Aksa Shaikh | New English High School | IX |
| 3rd Special Efforts | Auston Fernandes / Shriyank Adpaikar | New English High School | VIII |
| 4th Special Efforts | Jai Rai / Kalpesh Patel | Murgaon High School | VIII |
| 5th Special Efforts | Jayden Rebello | Don Bosco High School, Panjim | IX |
Robotics Construction Challenge – Category A
| Rank | Participant Name | School Name | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ashwin Shirodkar | Sarvodaya High School, Savordem | V |
| 2nd | Reyansh Chawan / Raunak Naik | Devappa Desai High School | VI |
| 3rd | Shridatt Tamse | St Joseph’s Institute | VI |
| 1st Consolation | Prashant Ghor / Samrat Patil | Our Lady of Desterro High School, Vasco | VI |
| 2nd Consolation | Prapti Gaunkar | New English High School | VI |
| 3rd Consolation | Saim Gaonkar / Jaselon Cyrus Pereira | St Joseph’s Institute | VI |
| 4th Consolation | Christopher Colaco | Don Bosco High School | III |
| 5th Consolation | Arnav Sakhalkar / Om Chaudhary | Mushtifund High School | VI |
Robotics Construction Challenge – Category B
| Rank | Participant Name | School Name | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rishab Patel / Siyam Giri | Murgaon High School | X |
| 2nd | Shwet Karpe / Shriram Lotlikar | Dr. K. B. Hedgewar Vidyamandir, Karapur Tisk, Sankhali Goa | VII |
| 3rd | Rudra Chakrabarty / Bhavyanshu Yadav | Navy Children School | VIII |
| 1st Consolation | Soham Padloskar / Vedant Phadte | PM SHRI Hutatma Bala Gopal Dessai Memorial GHS, Dadachiwadi | IX |
| 2nd Consolation | Aaron Rodrigues | Sanjay Centre for Special Education Vasco | VIII |
| 3rd Consolation | Myles Fernandes / Brian Desh | Loyola High School | IX |
| 4th Consolation | Jai Rai / Kalpesh Patel | Murgaon High School | VIII |
| 5th Consolation | Daksh Chodankar / Abhishek Chilkaya | Murgaon High School | VIII |
Thief Hunter Challenge
| Rank | Participant Name | School Name | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Arav Pagi | Mahila and Nutan English High School | VIII |
| 2nd | Vedang Kamat | Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapuca | VI |
| 3rd | Ashton Da Costa / Adrian Da Costa | Lourdes Convent High School | VII |
| 1st Consolation | Dhruv Salgaonkar / Abhishek Sawant | Saraswat Vidyalaya High School | V / VIII |
| 2nd Consolation | Shridatt Tamse | St Joseph’s Institute | VI |
| 3rd Consolation | Jason Fernandes / Aniket Mallah | Our Lady of Desterro High School, Vasco | IX / VIII |
| 4th Consolation | Surabhi Manerikar / Aaditi Sonsurkar | Saraswat Vidyalay Mapusa Goa | V |
| 5th Consolation | Jayden Rebello | Don Bosco High School, Panjim | IX |
| Special Prize | Aarav Rajashekar Shetty | Saraswat Vidyalaya | VI |