Panasonic Honors Young Filmmakers at Kids Witness News India Felicitation Ceremony 2026
New Delhi, Aug 21: Panasonic Life Solutions India, a diversified technology company, hosted the Kids Witness News India Felicitation Ceremony 2026, celebrating the creativity, innovation and storytelling abilities of young participants from five schools across Delhi NCR.The ceremony recognized students who showcased their perspectives on important social and environmental issues through short films created under Panasonic’s global educational filmmaking initiative.
Now in its third year in India, Kid Witness News is Panasonic’s global educational video production initiative that encourages children to explore real-world challenges through filmmaking. The programme aims to help students develop creativity, communication, critical thinking and teamwork skills while giving them hands-on experience in video production.
Now in its third year in India, Kids Witness News is Panasonic’s global educational video production programme that empowers school students to explore real-world challenges through the medium of filmmaking. Operating under the theme “The World Through Their Eyes,” the initiative encourages students in the Primary and Secondary categories to research, script, shoot and edit short films inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals while developing creativity, communication, critical thinking and teamwork skills through hands-on learning.
Winners
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Award category |
Winning schools |
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sPrimary Category Winner |
Suncity School, Sector 54, Gurugram |
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Primary Category Runner up |
Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar |
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Secondary Category Winner |
Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar |
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Secondary Runner up |
Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Gurugram |
Reflecting on the success of this year’s initiative, Mr. Hirokazu Kamoda, Deputy Managing Director, Panasonic Life Solutions India, and MD, Panasonic HVAC & CC India, said:
“At Panasonic, our core philosophy is centred on contributing to society and shaping a sustainable future. Kids Witness News reflects this commitment. By equipping young minds with the tools and skills to articulate their vision through video storytelling, we aim to nurture thoughtful and responsible future citizens. The creativity and depth of understanding demonstrated by these students give us immense confidence in the potential of the next generation.”
Mr. Adarsh Mishra, CHRO & Director, External Affairs & Sustainability, Panasonic India, said:
“Kids Witness News goes beyond filmmaking; it is an educational journey that instils the values of collaboration, empathy and environmental stewardship. By aligning their film projects with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, students gain a deeper understanding of challenges within their communities and creatively express ideas that can inspire positive change. We are proud to support these young changemakers as they use storytelling as a powerful medium for social impact.”
Mr. Satyendra Nagar, Senior Executive, Panasonic Life Solutions India, added:
“The dedication and enthusiasm demonstrated by the students throughout this journey, along with the constant support of their teacher coordinators, has been truly inspiring. KWN provides a unique hands-on learning environment where students transform ideas into meaningful stories through real-world application. Celebrating their achievements today reinforces Panasonic’s continued commitment towards experiential learning and youth empowerment.”
The felicitation ceremony was attended by senior leadership from Panasonic India, including Mr. Hirokazu Kamoda, Deputy Managing Director, Panasonic Life Solutions India, and MD, Panasonic HVAC & CC India; Mr. Adarsh Mishra, CHRO & Director, External Affairs & Sustainability, Panasonic India; and Mr. Satyendra Nagar, Senior Executive, Panasonic Life Solutions India, who felicitated the participating students and acknowledged the contribution of the schools and teacher coordinators in making the programme a success.
The student entries were evaluated by a distinguished jury comprising Mr. Dhiraj Sharma, Head of Marketing and Public Relations, Panasonic Life Solutions India, and Mr. Hardeep Sarna, Business Chief – Imaging Business, Panasonic Life Solutions India, as internal jury members, along with Mr. Kshitij Sheetak, Founder of ShootGuru, who served as the external jury member.
As part of the KWN programme, Panasonic Life Solutions India partnered with five schools across Delhi NCR, supporting students through training, guidance and access to video production equipment. Following hands-on workshops, students gained practical experience in operating Panasonic LUMIX cameras and other filmmaking equipment before creating and submitting short films based on selected Sustainable Development Goals.
Launched globally by Panasonic in 1989, Kids Witness News is an educational initiative that provides young people with opportunities to explore digital storytelling and media production while building essential life skills such as creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking. Over the years, the programme has expanded across multiple countries, enabling students to share meaningful stories and engage with social and environmental issues through the power of visual storytelling. Through KWN, Panasonic continues its commitment to nurturing future changemakers and contributing to education and sustainable development.