Mangaluru: The Centre for Advanced Learning (CFAL) and Early Learning Centre (ELC) proudly announce Makers’ Fete 2025, a full-day celebration of science, engineering, creativity, technology and hands-on innovation. The event will take place on Sunday, 7 December 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), Govt of India. Bangalore 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 program is a massive planting initiative launched in Mangalore, led by CFAL in collaboration with Mangalore City Corporation, District Administration and other stakeholders. Dr. Santhosh Kumar KAS (Sr.Gr), Managing Director, MSCL and Shri. 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 participation 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 & 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 & Speed Typing contests
- Mock Press competition
- STEM & 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 Organizers
“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 & design challenges
- Exposure to robotics, coding & makerspace tools
- Mentorship from experts
- A day of fun, learning & creativity for all ages
📝 Media & Registration
Press Contact
CFAL / ELC – Media Relations
Phone: 99005-20233 / 63602-38816
Email: [email protected] (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.
