What is Science Samagra Mahotsav 2K26?

Science Samagra Mahotsav 2K26 is the National Science Day 2026 science fair organised by Science City of Andhra Pradesh, where school students present science and innovation projects.

Who could participate in Science Samagra Mahotsav 2K26?

Students of Classes 6 to 9 from Government and Private schools across Andhra Pradesh, in teams of 3 with a teacher mentor.

Who organised Science Samagra Mahotsav 2K26?

It was a Government of Andhra Pradesh education initiative, conducted by Science City of Andhra Pradesh with Samagra Shiksha, School Education Department, for students of government and private schools across all 26 districts.

Was there a registration fee?

No. Participation was free of cost for all students and schools.

Science City of Andhra Pradesh

Sri Venkateswarlu Kesineni

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Science City of Andhra Pradesh, Government of Andhra Pradesh

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Sri Venkateswarlu Kesineni is the Chief Executive Officer of Science City of Andhra Pradesh, Government of Andhra Pradesh. He leads the state's flagship science-popularisation institution in its mission to build scientific temper among students, teachers and the public across Andhra Pradesh.

Key Initiatives & Achievements

Oct 2026

Chief Guest – ISRO World Space Week 2026

Chief Guest at the Valedictory Function of World Space Week 2026 – "Rocket Revolution", organised by ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota, on 16 October 2026 at BP Hall. The function was presided over by Shri S. Muthuchezhian, Director, SDSC SHAR.

2026

Science Samagra Mahotsav 2K26

A state-wide National Science Day 2026 science fair conducted by Science City of Andhra Pradesh with Samagra Shiksha, bringing school science projects from students of Classes 6–9 across all 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh, with winners felicitated at a prize distribution ceremony and an India Book of Records / Asian Book of Records attempt.

2025–26

South India Rocketry Challenge 2026

Conducted for the first time under the Science City of Andhra Pradesh banner — hydro rocketry for school children (6–12 years) and chemical rocketry for college students (16+). The poster was unveiled by Hon'ble Chief Minister Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu on 23 December 2025, and the grand finale was held on 22–24 January 2026 at Vignan's University, Guntur. As CEO, he submitted the official event report to the State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

2026

AP SpaceTech Summit 2026

Member of the organising committee of the Andhra Pradesh SpaceTech Summit & Rocketry Challenge 2K26 (22–24 January 2026, Vignan's University, Vadlamudi, Guntur). Addressing the summit, he highlighted government support for government-school students learning rocket engineering, with initiatives giving over 10,000 students exposure to rocket and space technology.

2026

MoU with CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi

On 30 March 2026 he signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of Science City of Andhra Pradesh with CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (Director Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam), in the presence of Sri M.T. Krishna Babu, Special Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh — to strengthen science communication, STI policy research, joint training, workshops and outreach.

Vision & Focus Areas

Science popularisation across Andhra Pradesh
Hands-on innovation for school students
Space & rocketry awareness for youth
Training science teachers and mentors
Partnerships with universities and industry

Also known as: Kesineni Venkateswarlu · K. Venkateswarlu