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Hajin: Innovation, creativity and scientific curiosity took centre stage at ATL Fest 2026, a mega inter-school event organised at Rana Army Goodwill School (AGS), Hajin, for Army Goodwill Schools under Kilo Force.
An official spokesperson said the event brought together nearly 200 students, teachers, staff members and officers, providing young participants a platform to showcase innovative ideas, scientific projects and creative talent.
Six Army Goodwill Schools—Hajin, Sopore, Bandipore, Aragam, Margund and Budkote—participated in the festival, presenting a diverse range of projects that reflected students’ imagination, problem-solving skills and scientific temperament.
As part of an exposure initiative, around 40 students and staff members from Higher Secondary School Hajin and Girls Schools, Hajin, also participated in the programme. The initiative provided them an opportunity to interact with students from participating AGSs and gain exposure to innovation and experiential learning.
In the Innovation Display category, Faika Farheen of AGS Budkote secured the first position, while Adnan Nabi of AGS Hajin stood second and Fiza Fayaz of AGS Bandipore bagged the third position.
In the Idea Seminar, Anika Khursheed of AGS Hajin emerged winner. S. Saroosh of AGS Bandipore secured second position, followed by Hafsa Jan of AGS Budkote in third place.
The festival also featured a cultural programme in which AGS students presented vibrant performances. The presentations were appreciated by the audience and showcased the confidence, creativity and diverse talents of the participants.
For its strong overall performance across various activities, Rana AGS Hajin was adjudged the Best School of ATL Fest 2026.
The event concluded with the distribution of prizes and certificates of appreciation among winners and participants.
The successful conduct of ATL Fest 2026 highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for students to develop scientific thinking, innovation, creativity, confidence and collaborative learning, while strengthening educational engagement among Army Goodwill Schools under Kilo Force.
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