Where Tradition Meets Innovation: 144 Students Code Goa’s Culture into Eco-Friendly Makhars
Panaji: The Project Management Unit (PMU), under the Coding and Robotics Education in Schools (CARES) Scheme, Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Goa, organised*“Tech Makhar 2026 – Where Tradition Meets Innovation Competition”* to encourage students to integrate technology with Goa’s rich cultural traditions.
The initiative invited students to design and develop innovative, eco-friendly Makhars using sustainable materials, the CARES Robotic Hardware Kit and CARES Ed-Stack, incorporating coding, robotics, sensors, automation and programmable lighting. The competition aims to promote creativity, innovation, teamwork and problem-solving among students while encouraging environmentally responsible practices.
The competition was conducted in three phases—School, Taluka and State levels. During Phase I, approximately 1,200 students participated at the school level. In Phase II, two teams from each of Goa’s 12 talukas were shortlisted for the State-Level Competition.
The State-Level Competition witnessed the participation of approximately 144 students representing 12 talukas across Goa, with two teams from each taluka showcasing their innovative creations. The students presented beautiful Makhars crafted using eco-friendly materials, blending traditional Goan culture with modern technology, creativity and sustainable design. The competition recognised outstanding student innovations through prizes of up to ₹10,000, along with certificates and trophies. Through Tech Makhar 2026, CARES seeks to inspire young innovators to preserve Goa’s rich cultural heritage while embracing technology and sustainability, demonstrating how tradition and innovation can come together to create a brighter future.
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