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RoboRise 2025: The Future of Tech Education is Here, with 50% Female Participation in STEM

Young Innovators Shine at RoboRise 2025 with Cutting-Edge Solutions to Real-World Problems

At RoboRise 2025, held at Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School in Mumbai, an extraordinary display of emerging talent captivated the audience, with over 100 teams from more than 35 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools competing in a rigorous robotics challenge. Organised by The Innovation Story under the banner of Project Udaan, the event highlighted the transformative power of STEM education in municipal schools, equipping students with practical technology skills and preparing them for a tech-driven future.

The competition featured two major events:

  • Ludo Showdown: A test of creativity and engineering, where students built robotic cars from scratch and raced them in an exciting contest.
  • The Innovation Challenge: More than 80 teams presented prototypes designed to solve real-world problems, such as fire-sensing neck belts, smart hygienic toilets, and advanced worker safety gear.

The Chief Guest, Ramanan Ramanathan, Chairperson of the National Expert Advisory Council, praised the young participants for their exceptional efforts. He expressed how inspiring it was to see students not just learning about technology but actively applying it to real-world challenges. He pointed out that their innovative projects signified a shift in mindset—transforming from learners to creators and problem-solvers.

Meenal Majumder, founder of The Innovation Story, underscored the importance of accessibility in STEM education. She noted that Project Udaan was breaking barriers, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, had the opportunity to innovate and create. She emphasized that these students were not simply learning about technology; they were actively shaping the future with it. With over 100,000 student contact hours and a 50% female participation rate, Project Udaan proved that hands-on STEM education has the power to ignite curiosity, foster innovation, and pave the way for a tech-driven future.

 

Editor's Note:

In an age where technology drives nearly every facet of our lives, the importance of STEM education cannot be overstated. RoboRise 2025 serves as a potent reminder of the future we can build by investing in young minds today. Watching over 100 teams from BMC schools compete with such fervour and ingenuity was nothing short of inspiring. These students, coming from diverse backgrounds, showcased groundbreaking projects that directly addressed real-world issues. From fire-sensing neck belts to smart hygienic toilets and advanced worker safety gear, their prototypes offer a glimpse into a future where technology is harnessed for the greater good. Initiatives like Project Udaan play a pivotal role in breaking down barriers and ensuring that every child regardless of socioeconomic background has the opportunity to engage with and excel in STEM fields.
STEM education is not just about learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; it's about fostering critical thinking, sparking innovation, and seeing the world as a playground of possibilities.

Skoobuzz, appreciates the achievements of these young innovators at RoboRise 2025 and reaffirms the commitment to expand and improve STEM education for all.