The annual Techno Fest, a celebration of innovation and academic excellence, concluded at BCM School Chandigarh Road with a grand prize distribution ceremony. This event was organized to commemorate the 94th Birth Anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and featured participation from over 30 schools across Punjab.
Students from participating schools competed in various events, including English Declamation, Pymath Challenge, Kalam Chronicles, Teenpreneurship, Science Expo, Robothon, and Science Quiz. The competition was fierce, with students showcasing their talents and knowledge in a variety of fields.
KVM School, Civil Lines, Ludhiana emerged as the overall winner of the Techno Fest, followed by Jesus Sacred Heart and DAV Public School, Ludhiana in second and third place, respectively. The winners were awarded certificates, trophies, and cash prizes worth Rs. 8000/- during the valediction ceremony.
The ceremony began with a warm welcome address by the Principal, followed by a captivating welcome song, dance, and yoga performance by the school's talented students. The Chief Guest, Mr. Sridhar, a distinguished professor from VB University Mumbai and Case Western Reserve University Cleveland US, was highly impressed by the students' innovations, enthusiasm and achievements. He talked about increasing usage of artificial intelligence and machine learning, its history and how these things are affecting our lives.
Other distinguished guests included judges from esteemed colleges and universities, as well as Dr. Monika and Ms. Neeru Kaura, Principals from BCM College and School.
Mr. DP Guleria, the Principal expressed his gratitude to the participating schools and commended the students and accompanying teachers for their dedication and hard work. He shared a few life lessons from Dr. Kalam's life and encouraged everyone to reflect on his contributions and strive for excellence in their own lives.
Guest of Honour Shri Suresh Chandra Munjal, Trustee of BCM Foundation, also lauded the efforts of the school, teachers, and students and urged them to stay motivated and inspired by the example of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
