India’s Largest School Hackathon ‘Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025’
Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 – India’s Largest School Hackathon
Category: Education, Innovation, Governance
Source: Ministry of Education, NITI Aayog, and Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
Context
India’s largest school hackathon, Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, commenced today. The initiative seeks to cultivate innovation and problem-solving skills among students from Classes 6 to 12. The event marks a major step towards strengthening the innovation ecosystem in schools and aligning education with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Key Highlights
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Organised by | Ministry of Education in collaboration with NITI Aayog and Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) |
| Participants | School students from Classes 6 to 12 |
| Duration | 10 AM to 11 PM (one-day event) |
| Themes | Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, Vocal for Local, Samriddh Bharat |
| Access | Live-streamed nationwide via vbb.mic.gov.in and schoolinnovationmarathon.org |
| Total Prize Pool | ₹1 crore distributed among 10 national-level, 100 state-level, and 1,000 district-level winners |
Objectives
- To promote innovation and entrepreneurship at the school level.
- To align school education with national goals such as Viksit Bharat 2047 and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- To provide a platform for students to ideate, design, and develop solutions to local and national challenges.
- To integrate innovation-based learning into the mainstream school curriculum.
Significance
- Reinforces the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizing experiential learning, creativity, and design thinking.
- Strengthens the role of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) as incubation spaces for young innovators.
- Encourages early exposure to science, technology, and entrepreneurship.
- Builds a foundation for India’s innovation-driven growth strategy and self-reliance goals.
Associated Government Initiatives
| Initiative | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) | Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across schools and higher education. |
| Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) | Hands-on innovation spaces for school students. |
| Smart India Hackathon (SIH) | Promoting problem-solving among higher education students. |
| Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision | Long-term goal of making India a developed nation by 2047. |
Expected Outcomes
- Development of student-led prototypes addressing real-world issues.
- Creation of a sustainable ecosystem for innovation at the grassroots level.
- Integration of school innovation networks with national missions in technology and entrepreneurship.
- Strengthening of collaborative learning and critical thinking skills.
Updated - October 13, 2025 9:06 AM | News On Air
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