• The launch of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards building an innovation-driven society.
• By bringing together school students across the country in a large-scale hackathon, this initiative reflects the government’s vision of placing young minds at the forefront of national development.
• At the heart of the Buildathon lie four powerful themes – Vocal for Local, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, and Samriddhi. These are not merely slogans but guiding principles intended to shape the creative energies of students into practical solutions that enhance self-reliance, promote indigenous products, and contribute to national prosperity.
• The initiative, organised by the Department of School Education & Literacy in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and AICTE, ensures strong institutional support.
• The active participation of educational bodies like Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) guarantees that the reach extends deep into India’s diverse school ecosystem, making innovation an inclusive exercise.