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01/04/23 09:34 AM IST

Atal Innovation Mission Launches Three Innovative Resources to Empower India's Young Minds

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  • Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, has launched three new resources aimed at fostering innovation and creativity among India's youth.
  • The launch event introduced the ATL Tinkering Curriculum, Equipment Manual, and the Calendar of Activities for 2023-24.
ATL tnkering Curriculum
  • The ATL Tinkering Curriculum is a structured learning pathway designed to help students develop and hone their innovation skills.
  • The curriculum has been developed in collaboration with Makerghat and covers a wide range of concepts, from basic electronics and mechanics to cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing and Internet of Things.
  • With this curriculum, students will be encouraged to identify and design creative solutions to everyday problems through hands-on, experiential learning.
Equipment Manual
  • The Equipment Manual provides comprehensive guidance on the equipment provided in the Atal Tinkering Labs in schools across the country.
  • The manual contains detailed information about each equipment and tool, including the specifications, applications, and examples of projects that can be built using them.
Calendar of Activities
  • Calendar of Activities for 2023-24 outlines a year-long schedule of events, workshops, and competitions aimed at promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among students.
  • The calendar has the latest Tinkering Curriculum and Equipment Manual integrated into it.
  • It also has a special section called - Activity of the Month which has exciting activities that the students can do in their ATL lab every month.
AIM
  • Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.
  • It was set up in 2016 under NITI Aayog.
Objectives of AIM
  • to develop new programs and policies for fostering innovation in different sectors of the economy,
  • provide platform and collaboration opportunities for different stakeholders,
  • create awareness and create an umbrella structure to oversee the innovation ecosystem of the country
Source- PIB

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