Pralhad Joshi to honor Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 winners

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi is scheduled to felicitate the winners of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon (VBB) 2025 on Wednesday in New Delhi. The competition has officially entered the Guinness World Records as the ‘Largest Innovation Solution Competition,’ having recorded 287,967 project submissions across its Idea and Prototype tracks.

During the event, Joshi will recognize 10 national-level winning teams and innovators, showcasing their transformative models. The ceremony will also include the official presentation of the Guinness World Record. Additionally, the Ministry will launch new guidelines for Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.

The Buildathon was organized by the Department of School Education & Literacy in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and the All-India Council for Technical Education. The initiative aims to foster entrepreneurship and scientific curiosity among school students, focusing on pillars such as Atmanirbhar Bharat and Swadeshi.