Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Children’s Science Festival and Amaravati Balotsavam
Two big events for kids happened in different places.
One was a science fair in Tirupati where kids showed their science projects and performed science plays.
There was also a new part called an Ideathon where kids shared their ideas about helping the planet.
A important scientist started the event.
The other event was a big cultural and academic festival in Vijayawada called Amaravati Balotsavam.
It lasted three days and had lots of competitions in science, arts, and sports.
The theme was about protecting the environment.
Many important people were there to start the event.
Both events were fun ways for kids to show what they know and be creative.
The Children’s Science Festival began on Saturday at the Regional Science Centre in Tirupati, featuring 70 STEM models and 35 science drama performances.
A new Ideathon was introduced, where students presented ideas on sustainability, social issues, and practical solutions.
The festival was inaugurated by IIT Tirupati Director Dr K N Satyanarayana, who encouraged students to develop a scientific mindset.
The Amaravati Balotsavam, a cultural and academic festival, will take place from December 9 to 11 in Vijayawada, with over 12,000 students participating in 43 academic and 17 cultural competitions.
The Balotsavam will be inaugurated by Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Cinematography, Kandula Durgesh, and will focus on the theme of environmental protection.
- Who
- Students from schools in and around Tirupati and Vijayawada
- What
- Children’s Science Festival and Amaravati Balotsavam, featuring STEM models, science dramas, cultural competitions, and environmental awareness
- When
- Children’s Science Festival: Saturday and Sunday; Amaravati Balotsavam: December 9 to 11
- Where
- Children’s Science Festival: Regional Science Centre, Tirupati; Amaravati Balotsavam: PB Siddhartha Arts & Science College, Vijayawada
- Why
- To spark curiosity and encourage young minds to explore science, culture, and environmental awareness through exhibitions, competitions, and performances
Science and Technology Focus
Cultural and Environmental Awareness
Event Focus
Science and Technology Focus
The Children’s Science Festival emphasizes STEM education and scientific exploration through models and dramas.
Cultural and Environmental Awareness
Amaravati Balotsavam focuses on cultural and academic competitions with an environmental theme.
- Event 1
- Children’s Science Festival
- Location 1
- Regional Science Centre, Tirupati
- Duration 1
- Two days (Saturday and Sunday)
- Organizers 1
- Regional Science Centre and Tirupati Balotsavam
- STEM Models
- 70
- Science Drama Performances
- 35
- New Feature 1
- Ideathon on sustainability and social issues
- Inaugurator 1
- IIT Tirupati Director Dr K N Satyanarayana
- Event 2
- Amaravati Balotsavam
- Location 2
- PB Siddhartha Arts & Science College, Vijayawada
- Duration 2
- Three days (December 9 to 11)
- Organizers 2
- Amaravati Balotsavam Committee
- Participants
- 12,000 students from 200 schools
- Theme
- Protect the Environment – For Clean Air, For a Better Life
- Inaugurator 2
- Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Cinematography, Kandula Durgesh
- Competition Categories
- 43 academic and 17 cultural
- Venues
- 15 venues, including five main stages
- Meals Provided
- 15,000 participants
