Registrations for the India’s largest student innovation movement, Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 will be accepted till 11th October by students across the country.

The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, has launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a nationwide innovation movement set to engage students from about 2.5 lakh schools across the country. This is India’s largest-ever student innovation initiative and a historic step towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

To encourage and recognise student innovators, schools will submit their entries in the form of photos and videos. A panel of experts will evaluate the entries, and the top teams will be awarded prizes from a pool of Rs 1 crore. Beyond recognition, these schools and students will receive long-term support through corporate adoption, mentorship, and resources to further strengthen their innovations.

Key Features of the Buildathon:

•​Students across the nation innovating together in the world’s largest live innovation activity

•​Hands-on, experiential learning in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

•​Inclusive participation with special focus on Aspirational Districts, Tribal and Remote Regions

The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 is a clarion call to students to dream big, innovate fearlessly, and contribute to India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Every school and every student is invited to take part in this movement, showcase their talent, and make their mark as the innovators of tomorrow.

The Buildathon calls upon students of Grades 6–12 to join teams, think creatively, and develop prototypes that address real-life challenges. Students will work around four themes of national importance:

•​Vocal for Local – promoting local products, crafts, and resources

•​Atmanirbhar Bharat – building self-reliant systems and solutions

•​Swadeshi – fostering indigenous ideas and innovation

•​Samriddh Bharat– creating pathways to prosperity and sustainable growth

Timeline:

•​23rd September 2025: Launch of Viksit Bharat Buildathon

•​23rd Sept – 11th Oct 2025: Registrations by students

•​13th October 2025: Nationwide Live Buildathon across all schools

•​November 2025: Evaluation of entries

•​December 2025: Announcement of winners

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