Archive · 4 Oct 2025
MoE Launches 'Viksit Bharat Buildathon' for Students
The Ministry of Education wants students to be creative and solve problems!
They launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon, a contest for students in grades 6-12.
Teams will come up with ideas and make things to address challenges in India.
The competition focuses on being self-reliant, using local products, and creating pathways to prosperity.
Schools can submit their ideas, and the winners will receive prizes and support to grow their innovations.
It is a movement inviting every student to dream big.
The Ministry of Education launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon-2025.
The initiative is in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission.
It invites students in Classes 6-12 to develop ideas and prototypes.
The focus areas are Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, Vocal for Local, and Samriddhi.
Registration is open until October 6, with the live Buildathon on October 13.
- Who
- Ministry of Education (MoE)
- What
- Launched Viksit Bharat Buildathon-2025
- When
- Launched September 23, with registration open until October 6
- Where
- India
- Why
- To encourage innovation and contribute to India's development
- Initiative Name
- Viksit Bharat Buildathon-2025
- Organizers
- Ministry of Education, Atal Innovation Mission
- Target Audience
- Students in Classes 6-12
- Registration Deadline
- October 6
- Live Buildathon Date
- October 13
- Focus Areas
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, Vocal for Local, Samriddhi
- Prizes
- Recognition, mentorship, and resources for top teams
Sources
NCERT Introduces ‘Swadeshi: Vocal For Local’ Modules Connecting Historic Movement With Atmanirbhar Bharat
NCERT launches modules on ‘Swadeshi’ from 1905 movement to PM’s call for self-reliance
Amidst US tariff tensions, NCERT launches ‘Swadeshi’ module for students, echoes PM Modi’s call for self-reliance