The NXplorers Celebration event was held on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, at the Atal Tinkering Lab of Salwan Boys Senior Secondary School, Delhi. Organized in collaboration with Shell and the Learning Links Foundation (LLF), the event brought together students, educators, and professionals to showcase and support innovative ideas focused on sustainability and STEM-based problem-solving.
The celebration began with a Guard of Honour presented by NCC cadets, setting a respectful and enthusiastic tone for the day. This was followed by Sarasvati Vandana performed by students of Classes VII and VIII.
The event welcomed distinguished guests from Shell’s CSR and Social Performance teams, including Ms. Sreejeeta Datta and Ms. Joyce Sivalingam and Mr. Praveen Rathi, Shell NXplorers in-charge at Salwan Boys School.
Key educators and ATL coordinators from schools across Delhi, Mumbai, and Karnataka also participated, reflecting the wide outreach and collaborative spirit of the NXplorers programme. Notable educational leaders present included Smt. Levelavati Shivaprasad Hiremath, Deputy Director of Public Instruction, Belgaum, Karnataka.
ATL educators such as Ms. Chitra (Brahmavar), Mr. Chetan (Belagavi), Ms. Neha (Salwan Girls School), and Ms. Vandita (Salwan Boys School) attended the celebration, demonstrating a united commitment to hands-on learning and sustainable development.
The highlight of the event was the student project presentations, showcasing creative and practical solutions to real-world problems. Some notable projects were:
Eco Air Defender and Solar Threads from Salwan Boys School, Tempest Tech Turbine from Salwan Girls Senior School, Eco Leather from Shrivane Vidyalaya, Colaba (Mumbai), Bio Bloom from Kitturu Rani Chennamma Residential School, Udupi
These projects stood out for their innovation, sustainability, and potential real-world impact.
The event concluded on an inspiring note, with all participants reaffirming their shared dedication to nurturing students as future-ready innovators and responsible global citizens.
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