IIT Delhi's Lecture Hall Complex Buzzes with Young Innovation
Long before the official sessions started on Sunday, the Lecture Hall Complex at IIT Delhi transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity. Students from classes IV to XII turned the space into a live laboratory of ideas, setting up prototypes, displaying charts, and loading tablets with demonstrations.
Visitors moved from one display to another, engaging with eager students who explained, defended, and refined their concepts in real time. Questions flowed rapidly, focusing on practical implementation and user impact. For these young participants, the School Youth Ideathon 2025 grand finale marked their first realization that their thoughts could genuinely shape India's future.
From National Competition to IIT Delhi Showcase
Only 125 teams reached the final stage from over one lakh entries nationwide. ThinkStartup and the Management Entrepreneurship Professional Skills Council organized the event in partnership with CBSE and IIT Delhi. The theme "nayi soch, naya Bharat" guided all activities throughout the day.
Students participated in mentorship sessions with IIT Delhi faculty and industry experts. They discussed diverse ideas ranging from climate-friendly farming tools to applications reimagining Indian tourism. The personal connection to real-world problems became evident in many projects.
Winning Teams Demonstrate Practical Solutions
Team Symbiors from Cambridge Convent High School in Jaipur won the Grand Prize. Class IX students Aaron Meel and Devank Mehrotra addressed challenges farmers face in early problem detection. Their Symbio Grid system uses drones for layered crop analysis, employing cameras to spot visible stress and sensors to evaluate soil health.
Team RoamDesi from Sai International School in Bhubaneswar created another standout project. Afiya Noorain and Subhranshu Mohanty envisioned a travel app that plans itineraries while connecting users to verified local guides, events, and nature trails. "We plan to include a marketplace where local artisans can sell products," Noorain explained.
Other winning teams displayed remarkable breadth in their thinking:
- Campus Capitalists from Indraprastha International School, Delhi tackled problem-solving through technology
- Playful Monks from Anand Vidya Vihar, Vadodara focused on learning through engagement
- Signal Surge from Amity International School, Gurgaon addressed everyday challenges with tech-driven solutions
- Optyx from Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur worked on health and wellbeing
- Techademy from The Samhita Academy, Bengaluru explored the future of learning
- Posture Easers from Darbari Lal DAV School, Pitampura concentrated on preventive health at home
Experts Emphasize Early Exposure and Support
Professor Vivek Buwa from IIT Delhi addressed the young innovators, stressing the importance of early technology exposure. "If we want to build technology-based start-ups, students must first receive a strong tech education," he stated. He highlighted IIT Delhi's ecosystem, noting that nearly 200 start-ups have incubated at its Research and Innovation Park with mentor, alumni, and institutional support.
Sanjeeva Shivesh, programme director of the Ideathon, shared his perspective. "Encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset in schools empowers students to think boldly and act fearlessly. This event demonstrates India's young potential," he remarked. All winners will receive incubation and mentoring support to develop their ideas further.
The School Youth Ideathon 2025 showcased how India's next generation approaches problem-solving with creativity and technical understanding. These students proved that innovative thinking can begin early, setting the foundation for future contributions to national development.
