Kalam Stream Challenge 2026: ASM's CSIT Junior College, Purnanagar Wins First Prize

Siddhi Patil of ASM's CSIT Junior College, Purnanagar, won First Prize and ₹3,000 at the Kalam Stream Challenge 2026 for her presentation The Last Drop. Fellow student Ayush Kale also earned an Appreciation award for his AI Assistant project.

The national-level student innovation and model competition was organised by ASM Group of Institutes on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at ASM's CSIT, Pimpri, Pune. It commemorated the 95th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the scientist and former President of India who inspired generations of young learners.

Thirty students from the college took part. A first prize on a national stage makes this a big milestone and a proud moment for CSIT Junior College, Purnanagar.

About the Kalam Stream Challenge 2026

The Kalam Stream Challenge is a national-level platform where students present research, presentations and models across science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. It encourages them to spot a real problem, think through a solution and explain it with confidence.

Inspired by Dr. Kalam's belief in education and scientific temper, the challenge gives junior college students an early taste of research, public speaking and competition.

Our Winners

The college brought home one First Prize and one Appreciation award.

Student	Recognition	Project	Prize
Siddhi Patil	First Prize	The Last Drop (PowerPoint presentation)	₹3,000
Ayush Kale	Appreciation	AI Assistant	Appreciation award

Siddhi Patil: First Prize for "The Last Drop"

Siddhi Patil's presentation The Last Drop carried a simple but powerful message: every last drop of a precious resource counts. In a world facing growing pressure on natural resources, it was a timely call for conservation and responsible use.

Winning first place took more than a strong idea. Siddhi had to research her topic, shape a clear message and present it convincingly before the judges, and she did all three.

Ayush Kale: Appreciation for "AI Assistant"

Ayush Kale earned an Appreciation award for his AI Assistant project. AI assistants are changing how people find information and get everyday tasks done.

By taking on this fast-moving field in junior college, Ayush showed real curiosity about the technology shaping the future.

Distinguished Dignitaries

Leaders from science, research, education and public administration graced the event.

Chief Guests

• Dr. Arvind A. Natu: Chairman, Board of Governors, IISER Kolkata and MANIT, Bhopal; German Research Ambassador.

• Shri A. K. Sinha: Former Senior Scientist, ISRO; Former Director (R&D), Bharati Vidyapeeth University College of Engineering, Pune.

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Guests of Honour

• Dr. Heera Lal, IAS: Secretary, National Integration Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh.

• Prof. Ananya Mukherjee: Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR.

• Dr. Sandeep Pachpande: Chairman, ASM Group of Institutes, Pune.

• Dr. Dilip Deshmukh: Head of the Science Department, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.

• Er. D. Gokul: Senior Scientist and Project Manager, SSLV, ISRO.

• Mr. Daram Muralidhara Reddy: Dean and Research Coordinator, Ashoka Women's Engineering College, Kurnool.

• Mr. Rishiraj Singh Parihar: Director, SBITM, Betul, Madhya Pradesh.

• Mr. Fasalu Rahman: Founder and CEO, STEM-Xpert.

• Shri APJ M. Sheikh Dawood: Grand-nephew of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Vice-President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation.

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A Proud Moment for CSIT Junior College, Purnanagar

Thirty participants, a First Prize and an Appreciation award: the Kalam Stream Challenge 2026 is a day ASM's CSIT Junior College, Purnanagar, will remember with pride.

Siddhi and Ayush took on two of the biggest themes of our time, conserving resources and harnessing artificial intelligence. That blend of responsibility and curiosity is exactly what Dr. Kalam hoped to see in young India.

ASM's CSIT Junior College, Purnanagar, congratulates Siddhi Patil and Ayush Kale, and applauds all 30 students who took part. Heartfelt thanks to our teachers, parents and management for their encouragement and support.

ASM's CSIT Junior College, Purnanagar, remains committed to nurturing curious minds and giving every student a platform to share their ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where was the Kalam Stream Challenge 2026 held? On Sunday, 11 October 2026, at ASM's CSIT, Pimpri, Pune. ASM Group of Institutes organised it to mark Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's 95th birth anniversary.

How many students from CSIT Junior College, Purnanagar participated? Thirty students from the college took part.

Who won First Prize from the college? Siddhi Patil won First Prize and ₹3,000 for her PowerPoint presentation The Last Drop.

Who else was recognised? Ayush Kale received an Appreciation award for his AI Assistant project.