Pune: The Robotex India National Championship 2025, one of India’s largest technology competitions in robotics, artificial intelligence, and STEM education, has begun with a grand opening at the World Peace Dome, MIT-ADT University, Pune.
The Robotex India National Championship 2025 witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 7,000 students and 500+ robots, making this year’s edition historic.
Inclusive Participation at Robotex India National Championship 2025
This year’s competition stood out for its inclusivity, with students from government schools, private institutions, and marginalized communities joining the event. Notably, more than 50% of participants hailed from rural and tribal areas, providing an equitable platform for STEM and robotics education.
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A special video presentation captured the journey of Robotex India 2024, following which Prof Sunita Karad, Executive Director of MIT-ADT University, formally inaugurated the championship. Dr Shantipal Ohol delivered the vote of thanks.
Robotex India National Championship 2025: Dignitaries Grace the Event
The opening ceremony of the Robotex India National Championship was attended by distinguished guests, including:
- Anneli Pikkemets, Head of Robotex International
- Payal Rajpal, Director, Robotex India
- Pinky Rajpal, Former Chairperson, FICCI Flo Pune
- Ali Khan, Global Director, ZS Associates (Governance, Risk & Compliance)
- Vivek Wadekar, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
- Robin Thomas, Associate General Manager, HCL Foundation
- Manish Tayade, CSR Manager, Sterlite Technologies
- Girish Kyadiguppi, Senior Finance Manager, BMC Software
- Dr Rajesh G, Chief Information and Security Officer, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi
- Tehseen Poonawalla, Entrepreneur and Political Analyst
- Anil Whabi, Former MD, Finolex Industries
- Dr Shantipal Ohol, Associate Professor, COEP
- Santanu Ghoshal, Executive Director, Grey Matter Consulting
- Abhijit Deka, Head of Analytics, Finolex Industries
These dignitaries extended inspiring messages to students, appreciating their innovation and creativity.
Driving Innovation Through Robotex India
“Robotex India is not just a competition but a celebration of student imagination. When children from towns, villages, and cities solve problems through technology, it reflects the vision of a developed India,” said Payal Rajpal, Director of Robotex India.
Aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant and digital India, the championship serves as a launchpad for India’s young innovators on the global stage.
Robotex India’s Impact Nationwide
Over the years, Robotex India has transformed STEM education across the country by:
- Impacting more than 1.2 million students
- Setting up 500+ Robotics AI Labs
- Training 10,000+ government teachers
Promoting inclusivity through its initiative “Girls Who Build Robots”, encouraging girls to actively pursue STEM fields
The Robotex India National Championship 2025 edition reinforces its role as a catalyst for innovation, creativity, and inclusive technology education in India.
