LUCKNOW, Oct. 12 -- Uttar Pradesh is set to join the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a national initiative launched by the Union education ministry to promote innovation, creativity, and self-reliance among school students. The programme, which commences on Monday, seeks to engage students from Classes 6 to 12 in developing ideas and prototypes aimed at nation-building, officials said.

Inaugurated by Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the initiative is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which envisions transforming India into a global hub for innovation and research.

"Students, guided by their teachers, will work on prototype solutions based on four key themes, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, Vocal for Local,...