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Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 Kicks Off With Nationwide Live Tinkering Session

Students will submit mentored prototype videos through October 31 for tiered awards under a NEP-aligned drive.

Overview

  • A virtual launch addressed by the Union education minister anchors today’s 10 am–12 pm session, live-streamed for schools nationwide.
  • Teams of three to five students from the same school, guided by a teacher mentor, must upload 2–5 minute videos demonstrating their prototypes.
  • Official registration totals stand at 68,940 schools, 175,777 teachers, and 226,144 students across India.
  • The contest offers a ₹1 crore prize pool, with 1,000 district, 100 state, and 10 national winners.
  • Registered government schools are mapped to nearby HEIs for on-site mentoring during the synchronized event, with selected Gujarat schools hosting state officials.