Overview
- Kannur clinched the Golden Cup with 1,028 points, finishing five ahead of host Thrissur on 1,023, with Kozhikode third on 1,017.
- Malayalam actor Mohanlal presented the trophy at the valedictory in Thrissur, concluding Asia’s largest school arts festival.
- BSS Gurukulam Higher Secondary School, Alathur, took the overall school title with 238 points, ahead of SVGVHSS Kidangannur (157) and MGMHSS Mananthavady (136).
- Officials underscored inclusion by permitting Kasaragod student Siya Fathima, under treatment for vasculitis, to compete online, where she earned an A grade.
- Education Minister V. Sivankutty announced a house for participant Sachu Satheesh and outlined plans for arts training centres, specialist teacher appointments, earlier competition schedules, external observers, and a review of grace marks and inclusivity.