Overview
- Applications are open on the MyGov Innovate portal through January 11, 2026, following the December 1 launch.
- The ninth edition welcomes students in classes 6–12 along with parents and teachers across India.
- Participants register on the portal, complete category MCQ quizzes and tasks, and students may submit questions for possible inclusion in the live interaction.
- Selection is based on creative writing and activity entries, with reported rewards including a PPC kit and a certificate, plus digital participation acknowledgements.
- Coverage notes a date discrepancy, with several outlets citing February 10, 2026, while education ministry communications state January 2026, as NCERT shortlisting and state-level outreach, including directives in Gujarat, proceed.