How is SBI Kidovators Challenge

disrupting Education in India?

1st Round tests our kids on aptitude,

general knowledge, real-life applicability

of concepts and verbal skills.

The 2nd round of Kidovators it brings forth

the viewpoint of 8 - 14 year olds towards

real problems and issues.

Students are given the role of ‘Head of

Nations/Organization’ and given a global

problem to solve. This is a ‘Round Table

Conference’.

The moderator as well as other leaders

can counter question a leaders.

Following this, students are tested on the

critical & rational thinking ability through 4

cases where they have to come up with the

most optimized solution for their

nation/organization.

How has this Challenge proved us right and initiated the process of building leaders of future? How has this

challenge stepped a notch ahead of existing ventures focusing on academia while we touch the pressing issue

of preparing our kids for a strong future?

When we asked, “How do you make sure that your

government (of a struggling economy) fills its

treasury?”, the following were the responses of 8

year olds:

Gabriel: Increase the taxes on rich people and use

this money to feed the poor.

Tejas: They can give out the resources of the

country in exchange for money.

Pahal: Improve tourism so that more people come to

the country and spend money here.

Samarth Bansal, class 6 finalist who was the Head of State of

Iran on being asked about potable water crisis in Iran, said,

“It is very important to desalinate the water that is one of the

main ways for a water source. Underground pipelines are

needed in order to make water available to people”.

Krina, class 7 finalist who was the Head of State of Saudi

Arabia talking about Women’s Rights, said, “Even if we give

all the rights and freedom to a woman, they will still be bound

because they lack the support of the society and family. First

we have to change the perspective of the people around us,

then everything else can happen.” According to her, this is

the first step to take.

Yash Bansal, class 7 finalist who was also speaking on

Women’s Rights, “Women are treated like merchandise.

Women are treated like properties. It’s tribal culture and

should be stopped for us to get ahead in changing.”

“The challenge has improved my confidence level to present in

front of a huge audience. Earlier, I used to get nervous and

could not deliver properly.”, says Aadi Agarwal (Class 4)

“It has helped me think outside the box more often”,

says Vignesh Kumar.

”Yes, surely my child has improved a lot in his thinking

capability and speaking skills at such level because of so

much research done on the topic assigned”, says father

of Moksh Shukla (Class 8)

We leave you with a thought to evaluate the success of this challenge in 2013 and its probable impact in

years to come!

Kidovators Website

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How to Participate?

Gyan Lab Website