Rotary Club of Raipur organized Cosmo Shine 2025, the largest youth festival in Central India, held in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. Over 2,000 students from around 80 schools participated in this grand festival, creating a mesmerizing experience for everyone. The event was jointly conducted by Rotary Cosmopolitan, Cosmo Divas, Inner Wheel Club, and Saksham Club–IIM Raipur at MAC College, Raipur. Students showcased their talents in debates, group dances, chess, mathematics, group discussions, band competitions, Shine Tank (business plan), Open Your Mind, and 24 other competitions.

The winners included Delhi Public School, Raipur in first place, Holy Hearts School, Raipur in second place, and Delhi Public School, Dhamtari in third place. The theme of the painting competition was “Operation Sindoor,” with over 200 students presenting remarkable artwork. The chief guests were Dr. Ashok Jindal, Director of AIIMS Raipur  and Rotary District Governor Amit Jaiswal while the special guest was Vikram Thakur, Director of Arambh School. Rotary Secretary Amit Goyal stated that Cosmo Shine never charges an entry fee, making it a fair platform for all children.

Manoj Agrawal, President of Rotary Cosmopolitan, mentioned that this was the 25th edition of Shine which has now become the biggest youth brand in Central India. The mentors and chief coordinators of the event stated that over 100 winners were awarded across various competitions and the students’ talent and energy filled the entire atmosphere with joy and enthusiasm.