Media Release
Mangaluru, Dec 5: The Centre for Advanced Learning (CFAL) and Early Learning Centre (ELC) proudly announce Makers’ Fete 2025, a full-day celebration of science, ngineering, creativity, technology and hands-on innovation. The event will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the CFAL Campus, Akashbhavan, Mangaluru.
This year, CFAL is honoured to welcome chief guest Dr Ramachandra Hebbar, general manager, Regional Remote Sensing Centre – South, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Government of India, Bengaluru 560037, for the inaugural function and to address participants on innovation, curiosity-driven learning and the future of India’s scientific aspirations.
The AMARA Green Drive programme is a massive planting initiative launched in Mangaluru, led by CFAL in collaboration with Mangaluru City Corporation, the district administration and other stakeholders.
Dr Santhosh Kumar KAS (Sr Gr), managing director, MSCL, and Ravi Chandra Naik, KAS, commissioner, Mangaluru City Corporation, will grace the occasion and distribute certificates of participation to students of ELC and CFAL for their active involvement in the Amara Plantation Drive 2025.
Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|
| Date |
Sunday, 7 December 2025 |
| Time |
8:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Venue |
CFAL Campus, Akashbhavan, Mangaluru |
| Chief Guest |
Dr Ramachandra Hebbar, General Manager – ISRO |
| Prizes |
Awards and prizes worth ?2 lakhs |
| Registration |
cfalindia.com/makers-fete |
| Contact |
99005-20233 / 63602-38816 |
Highlights & Competitions
Participants can look forward to an exciting variety of STEM and creativity-based contests, including:
- Bot Soccer (robotics)
- RC Car Racing
- Byte Wars (coding challenge)
- The Maker Challenge
- Egg Drop Challenge
- Breakthrough Challenge (sustainable innovation)
- Rubik’s Cube, Sudoku and Speed Typing contests
- Mock Press competition
- STEM and creative exhibits — physics demos, nitrogen experiments, design challenges, light painting, puzzles, heritage photography, culinary science and more.
The event is open to students, educators, families and all curious minds who love to build, explore and innovate.
Message from the organisers
“Makers’ Fete brings together science, creativity and imagination in one powerful platform. We’re especially honoured to have Dr Ramachandra Hebbar from ISRO inspire our young innovators this year.”
— Dr Smitha Hegde, Principal
Why Attend?
- Hands-on STEM experiences
- Real-world engineering and design challenges
- Exposure to robotics, coding and makerspace tools
- Mentorship from experts
- A day of fun, learning and creativity for all ages
Media & Registration
Press Contact
CFAL / ELC – Media Relations
Phone: 99005-20233 / 63602-38816
Email: press@cfalindia.com (replace as needed)
Registrations open at: cfalindia.com/makers-fete
About CFAL/ELC:
CFAL and ELC have been leaders in nurturing scientific thinking, creativity and academic excellence in Mangaluru for over 16 years. With a strong legacy in Olympiads, competitive exam results, makerspace initiatives and holistic learning, they continue to inspire the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers and thinkers.