Our flagship event

Taabar Mela

A celebration of learning, talent and possibility.

IN-DEED Foundation’s flagship edutainment fair brings students from government and rural schools together to discover new interests, showcase their talents and learn from one another.

Taabar Mela collage of cultural dance, mime performances and creative activities
Learning beyond the classroom

A bigger world of opportunity

“Taabar” means child in Rajasthani. Since 2019, the fair has created opportunities for children to explore interests and experiences beyond their everyday school environment.

Through competitions, creative activities and shared experiences, students meet peers from other schools, try something new and build confidence. Teachers and volunteers help create a space for teamwork, healthy competition and the celebration of every child’s potential.

What happens at Taabar?

A mix of learning, creativity and play gives students different ways to participate.

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Words & ideas

Debates, general-knowledge quizzes, storytelling and Spell Bee encourage students to express themselves and think on their feet.

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Culture & creativity

Singing, dancing and cultural performances give students a stage to share their talents and celebrate their communities.

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Sports & games

Volleyball, kabaddi, slow cycling and sack races bring teams together through friendly interschool competition.

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Technology & innovation

Robotics, ideathons and website-design activities invite students to experiment, solve problems and share their ideas.

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Explore what comes next

Educational and information stalls introduce learning resources, academic pathways and career possibilities.

From the first fair to a shared tradition

The first Taabar fair

Held in rural Pali on 3 February 2019, the children and youth edutainment fair brought together interactive learning games, performances, poetry and creative activities.

Coming together across districts

Fairs in Barmer, Pali and Jaisalmer brought together more than 1,800 students from over 22 government schools for interschool competitions, learning and celebration.

Be part of Taabar Mela

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