On September 23, 2025, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan proudly launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a groundbreaking national endeavor designed to ignite innovation, spark creativity, and enhance problem-solving skills among school students. This monumental event, meticulously organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, in close partnership with the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), is poised to draw participation from an astounding one crore students across 1.5 lakh schools throughout India.
During the impactful launch event, Minister Pradhan unveiled the distinctive Buildathon logo and catchy jingle. He emphasized that this initiative is more than just a competition; it’s a celebration of student innovations, a catalyst for an ‘innovation renaissance’ in the country, and a commitment to ensuring that the younger generation becomes the primary force driving India’s prosperity, development, and self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat).
Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: Core Themes
The Buildathon is structured around four pivotal themes: Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India), Swadeshi (Indigenous), Vocal for Local, and Samriddh Bharat (Prosperous India). Through these themes, the program seeks to:
- Inspire creative thinking geared towards national development.
- Promote self-reliance and foster sustainable growth.
- Engage schools nationwide in a synchronized innovation drive.
- Elevate India’s stature as a global innovation hub, potentially setting a new world record.
Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: Important Dates and Application Steps
The registration period for the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 concludes today, October 6, 2025. This is the final opportunity for students to join this transformative initiative.
How to Register:
- Visit the official portal.
- Complete all required student and school details on the portal.
- Submit your initial idea or project concept.
Key Timeline:
- Preparation period: October 6 to October 13, 2025. During this week, teachers will provide essential guidance to student teams throughout the registration and submission process.
- Live synchronized innovation event: October 13, 2025.
- Final submission window: October 13 to October 31, 2025.
- Evaluation period: November 1 to December 31, 2025. A distinguished panel of experts will meticulously evaluate all submissions.
- Result and felicitation: January 2026. The top 1,000 winning teams will be announced and honored in a grand ceremony.
A Strong Call for Student Participation
The Buildathon builds upon the significant achievements of the School Innovation Marathon 2024, which successfully paved the way for programs like the Student Innovator Programme (SIP), Student Entrepreneurship Programme (SEP), and even led to patents and startup ventures originating from Atal Tinkering Labs, as confirmed by officials.
School Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar highlighted that “The event serves as a powerful platform, uniting students, educators, and innovators to collectively develop solutions for a self-reliant India, perfectly aligning with the ambitious vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.”
The Ministry of Education and the Atal Innovation Mission strongly encourage all eligible students from classes 6 to 12 to seize this opportunity and register before the deadline, thereby contributing actively to India’s flourishing innovation ecosystem.
(with inputs from various agencies)