Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: Indian Union Minister for Education launch. India Launches 'Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025', Aims to Engage 1 Crore Students in Historic Innovation Drive.
Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: Indian Union Minister for Education launch
New Delhi, September 23, 2025 – In a landmark initiative to foster a culture of innovation from the grassroots, the Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, today launched the ‘Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025’. The ambitious nationwide movement aims to mobilize over one crore (10 million) school students to develop solutions for building a developed India by 2047.
The program is a collaborative effort by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
A Nationwide Sprint for Self-Reliance
The Buildathon is designed to be one of the world's largest live innovation events, channeling the creativity of young minds towards national priorities such as ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India), ‘Vocal for Local’, and ‘Samriddh Bharat’ (Prosperous India). Students from classes 6 to 12, forming teams of 5-7 members, will identify local or national problems and build working prototypes as solutions.
“The Viksit Bharat Buildathon is not just a competition; it is a Jan Andolan (people's movement) to ignite the innovative spirit of our youth. It is a crucial step in aligning our education system with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizing critical thinking and hands-on learning,” said Union Minister Pradhan during the launch event.
Grand Finale with Prime Minister’s Inauguration
The climax of the initiative will be a live, synchronized ‘Buildathon’ event on October 13, 2025. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the event at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, where 400 students will participate in person. Simultaneously, lakhs of student teams from across the country and even from Indian schools abroad, facilitated by Indian embassies, will join the innovation sprint online.
Schools have time until October 6, 2025, to register their teams on the dedicated portal, [vbb.mic.gov.in](https://vbb.mic.gov.in). Following registration, a week-long preparation period will allow teachers to guide students using resources provided on the portal.
Focus on Inclusion and Long-Term Support
A key feature of the Buildathon is its special focus on ensuring participation from schools in aspirational districts, tribal, remote, and underserved regions. To support participants, a network of mentors from incubation centers, educational institutions, and corporate partners will be available.
The project submission window will remain open from October 14 to October 31, 2025. After a rigorous evaluation process, the top 10,000 innovations will be nationally recognized. These top innovators will not only receive prizes but also gain access to long-term mentorship and opportunities for corporate adoption of their prototypes to help bring their ideas to life.
Building the Foundation for Viksit Bharat @ 2047
The government envisions the Buildathon as a foundational exercise to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem. By engaging students at a massive scale, the initiative aims to project India as a global hub for innovation and nurture the problem-solvers and inventors who will drive the nation towards its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047.
With the launch of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, the government has set the stage for what could be a record-setting event, empowering a generation to build for India's future.
How to Participate:
- Eligibility: Students from classes 6 to 12 in teams of 5-7.
- Registration: Schools must register teams at [vbb.mic.gov.in](https://vbb.mic.gov.in) by October 6, 2025.
- Resources: The portal hosts learning modules, handbooks, toolkits, and video guides.
- All participating students will receive certificates of participation.
Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 - FAQs
Q1. What is Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025?
A1. It is a nationwide innovation movement launched to engage school students from classes 6 to 12 in creative problem-solving and innovation activities. It focuses on four themes: Vocal for Local, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, and Samriddh Bharat.
Q2. Who launched the Buildathon and when?
A2. The Buildathon was launched by Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on September 23, 2025, in New Delhi.
Q3. What is the objective of the Buildathon?
A3. To nurture creativity, problem-solving, and self-reliance among students while promoting India’s vision of becoming a developed, self-reliant nation by 2047. It also aims to build a culture of innovation at the grassroots.
Q4. How many students and schools are expected to participate?
A4. The Buildathon aims to engage over 1 crore (10 million) students from around 6 lakh (600,000) schools nationwide.
Q5. What is the timeline and key dates for the Buildathon?
- Registration: September 23 to October 6, 2025
- Preparation and mentorship: October 6 to October 13, 2025
- Live synchronized innovation event: October 13, 2025
- Final submission: October 13 to October 31, 2025
- Evaluation: November to December 2025
- Announcement of winners and felicitation: January 2026.
Q6. How do students participate?
A6. Students form teams of 5 to 7 members and register online on the Viksit Bharat Buildathon portal. They ideate, design, and build prototypes aligned with the four key themes with the support of teachers and mentors.
Q7. What support is provided during the Buildathon?
A7. Mentors from incubation centers, educational institutions, and corporates will guide students throughout the Buildathon. Educational resources, videos, and toolkits are made available online to facilitate learning and innovation.
Q8. What are the themes of the Buildathon?
A8.
- Vocal for Local: Promoting local products and resources
- Atmanirbhar Bharat: Building self-reliant systems and solutions
- Swadeshi: Fostering indigenous ideas and innovation
- Samriddh Bharat: Creating pathways to prosperity and sustainable development.
Q9. What is the significance of this event?
A9. The Buildathon fosters a culture of innovation and experiential learning aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, projects India as a global innovation hub, and celebrates young innovators on national and international platforms.
Q10. Where can interested participants register?
A10. Registration and details are available on the official portal: https://vbb.mic.gov.in.
