Judging Activities at RIDDHI Innovation Festival – 2025
The students of Adi Sankara Training College had the privilege of attending the RIDDHI Innovation Festival 2025 held at Sree Sarada Vidyalaya, Mattoor, Kalady, on 22nd November 2025. The festival was organized in collaboration with Kochi Metro Sahodaya and was a vibrant convergence of innovation, creativity, and experiential learning for school students across Kerala.
The event was formally inaugurated by Shri. Benny Behanan MP, in the presence of distinguished guests including Adv. K. Anand (Managing Trustee, Adi Sankara Trust), Rev. Dr. Varghese Kachappilly CMI (President, Metro Sahodaya), Shri. Dinto K.P. (Organizing Secretary, Metro Sahodaya), Shri. N. Sreenath (GM, Adi Sankara Group of Institutions), Dr. Deepa Chandran (Principal, Sree Sarada Vidyalaya), and Shri. Juby Paul (Secretary, Metro Sahodaya).
A team of B.Ed students from Adi Sankara Training College actively participated in the event as judges for various competitions and activity zones. The judging duties were distributed across multiple areas including:
Painting & Art Exhibition
Craft Displays
Paper Presentation Competitions
Cultural Performances
Thematic and Skill-Based Exhibits
The school campus was decorated with impressive student exhibits showcasing creativity and scientific temperament. Paintings, craft works, installations, and innovative science displays reflected strong student participation and artistic ability. The judges evaluated each entry with fairness and based on criteria such as creativity, concept, execution, presentation, and originality.
Apart from the competitions, the festival featured several remarkable attraction zones including:
ISRO Exhibition
AR & VR Experience Zone
Fire & Safety Demonstration
Social Forestry Awareness Stall
NCC Scouts & Guides Display
Aptitude Test Corner
The involvement of our B.Ed. students in judging helped them gain valuable professional exposure in assessment, observation, and event coordination—skills essential for their future careers as educators. The hospitality and support extended by Sree Sarada Vidyalaya to our students were commendable.
Conclusion
The participation of Adi Sankara Training College students as judges at the RIDDHI Innovation Festival 2025 was a highly enriching and memorable experience. It provided them with a real-time platform to engage with school students, evaluate talent, and understand the dynamics of academic and co-curricular events. The visit strengthened the relationship between both institutions and fostered a spirit of educational collaboration.
