8878 schools have been selected for establishing Atal Tinkering Lab (ATLs) to promote research and innovation in schools: HRD Minister
Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) is a program run by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog to foster curiosity and innovative mindset in young students across India to encourage research and innovation in schools across the country. The vision of the initiative is 'To create One million children in India as Neoteric Innovators'. The details about various activities of ATL program are given on AIM website www.aim.gov.in. Till date, 8878 schools have been selected for establishing ATLs, out of which 3020 have completed their compliance process and have been funded successfully.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Human Resource, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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