The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, has launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, which has received an overwhelming response from students and is engaging participants from about 2.5 lakh schools nationwide. This is India’s largest-ever student innovation initiative and a historic step toward the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Giving a major boost to the initiative, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Test Pilot, Indian Air Force and Astronaut with ISRO, and Brand Ambassador of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon, in his video message urged students to join the initiative and contribute to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Addressing students, he highlighted that the Buildathon offers a unique platform for Grades 6–12 to showcase creativity. He said that every idea, big or small, can help shape Viksit Bharat 2047. Students must think innovatively, and develop prototypes addressing real-life challenges, including Vocal for Local and harnessing the potential of Swadeshi, he added.

Schools will submit entries via photos and videos, which will be evaluated by a expert panel. Top teams will receive prizes from a pool of Rs 1 crore.

Register now: http://vbb.mic.gov.in

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