Archive · 11 Sep 2026
HCL, IIT Kanpur Host Pragati 2026 Career Session
A career guidance event called Pragati 2026 was held for school students.
HCL Malanjkhand and IIT Kanpur’s SATHEE programme organised it.
The session explained different choices students can make after school.
Experts also discussed new areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, space technology, and underwater technology.
They told students to use AI as a helpful tool rather than fear it.
Students learned ways to manage stress and pressure from studies and parents.
They were encouraged to understand themselves, build confidence, and think creatively.
Students also showed guests projects they had made.
The event aimed to help them make better decisions about their future careers.
HCL Malanjkhand and IIT Kanpur’s SATHEE initiative organised the Pragati 2026 counselling session.
The two-hour programme covered career options, emerging technologies, stress management, and personality development.
Students interacted with officials and experts and displayed innovative projects and working models.
Speakers encouraged students to use artificial intelligence productively and explore cybersecurity, space, and underwater technology.
The event was reported in Bhopal but held at the SATHEE Centre at DAV School in Malanjkhand, Balaghat district.
- Who
- HCL Malanjkhand and IIT Kanpur’s SATHEE initiative organised the session, with officials, experts, teachers, and students participating.
- What
- Pragati 2026 was a career counselling and awareness session focused on post-school choices, technology, stress management, and personality development.
- When
- The articles do not specify the event date.
- Where
- The session was held at the SATHEE Centre at DAV School in Malanjkhand, Balaghat district; the report was datelined Bhopal.
- Why
- The programme aimed to help students understand post-school opportunities and make informed career choices.
- Programme
- Pragati 2026, described as the Awareness, Growth, Aspiration, Technology, and Innovation Program
- Organisers
- HCL Malanjkhand and SATHEE, developed by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with IIT Kanpur
- Duration
- Two hours
- Main topics
- Career options, emerging technologies, stress management, and personality development
- Featured official
- Aniket Shandilya, IAS and SDM, served as Chief Guest
- Guest of Honour
- Nagesh Gopalakrishna Shenoy, Executive Director
- Technology guidance
- Students were encouraged to use artificial intelligence constructively and explore cybersecurity, space technology, and underwater technology