They are a flagship initiative under the Atal Innovation Mission by NITI Aayog, aimed at fostering innovation and creativity among school students across India.
Objectives:
1.Encourage young minds to develop a scientific temperament and innovative thinking
2.Provide students with opportunities to work on real-world problems through practical applications
3.Inculcate skills like design thinking, computational thinking and adaptive learning
4.Nurture an entrepreneurial spirit to prepare students for future challenges
Features:
1.ATLs are equipped with tools like 3D printers, robotics kits, sensors and microcontrollers to facilitate experiential learning
2.Students have access to do it yourself kits to experiment and innovate
3.Designed to provide an environment conducive to creativity and collaboration
Over 10,000 ATLs have been established across various schools in India. More than 3 million students have been engaged in ATL activities, fostering a culture of innovation. Organizations like ISRO have adopted ATLs to promote STEM education and mentor students in space technology related innovations.
