diff --git a/config/version.cmake b/config/version.cmake
index bf0b7fa6..35cfc236 100644
--- a/config/version.cmake
+++ b/config/version.cmake
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ set(PROJECT_IDENTIFIER ${TOP_PROJECT_UPPER})
 
 # The version number.
 set (ViewTouch_VERSION_MAJOR 25)
-set (ViewTouch_VERSION_MINOR 02)
+set (ViewTouch_VERSION_MINOR 03)
 set (ViewTouch_VERSION_PATCH  0)
 
 # generate short version string <MAJOR>.<MINOR>.<PATCH>
diff --git a/docs/changelog.md b/docs/changelog.md
index 8a7d8012..50294c81 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.md
+++ b/docs/changelog.md
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/)
 
 
 ## [Unreleased]
+
+## [v25.03.0] - 2025-10-25
 ### Added
 - **DataPersistenceManager System**: Comprehensive data persistence and integrity management system
   - **Singleton-based Data Persistence Manager** with thread-safe operations and configurable settings