Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Oyan has achieved a significant national-level recognition by securing selection in the *Grand Finale of Big Bang 2026 – The Great Rotary Innovation Challenge**, supported by the Rotary Club of Coimbatore West, iExplore Foundation, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)* and *NITI Aayog, Government of India*.

Out of *700+ project submissions from 24 states across India, only 162 projects* were shortlisted for the Grand Finale. Among these, the project “Aerobic Composter”from *VKV Oyan* has been selected, placing the school among the *top innovative teams of the country*. 

The project is presented by *Kr. Rubu Daniel (Class VIII)* of VKV Oyan. Notably, *VKV Oyan is the only school from the North Eastern region of India* to be selected for showcasing its innovation at this prestigious national platform. The *Grand Finale will be held from 24–25 January 2026* at the *National Model School, Peelamedu, Coimbatore*, where selected teams from across the country will exhibit their innovations before eminent experts and juries.