Atal Tinkering Labs

June 14, 2026 9:07 PM

India, France launch ATL Bridge to connect school innovation labs, boost youth innovation

India and France on Sunday launched the India-France ATL Bridge, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral innovation cooperation by connecting young innovators through school-level innovation labs inspired by India's Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) model. The initiative was formalised through a Letter of Intent (LoI) exchanged between Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes on the sidelines of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France. The event was in...

April 5, 2026 11:20 AM

ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy launched in Telangana to boost school-level innovation

In a major push to strengthen grassroots innovation, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog has launched the ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy in Telangana, aimed at supporting innovation and entrepreneurship among school students. The initiative will provide structured mentorship and institutional support to 379 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) across the state, helping young innovators transform ideas into real-world solutions and strengthening Telangana’s role in India’s growing ...

September 11, 2025 8:26 PM

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Atal Tinkering Labs in UAE CBSE Schools on Teachers’ Day

Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan marked Teachers’ Day in Dubai with the launch of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in CBSE-affiliated schools across the UAE, calling it a major step in fostering innovation and skills among young learners abroad. The celebrations, organized by the CBSE Regional Office and Centre of Excellence, Dubai, were held at the Consulate General of India. The programme began with a Ghaf tree plantation ceremony, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, symbolizing sustainability and g...

September 4, 2025 10:57 PM

Teachers are nation-builders, urged to inspire youth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the National Awardee Teachers in New Delhi, lauding their role in nation-building and emphasizing the pivotal impact of educators in shaping India’s future. Calling teachers a “powerful force in nation-building,” PM Modi said that honoring them is not merely ceremonial but a recognition of their lifelong dedication and societal contribution. He congratulated the awardees, noting that millions of teachers across India demonstrate commitmen...

February 24, 2025 3:39 PM

Shaping Viksit Bharat: 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs to drive innovation

In a bold move towards nurturing innovation and scientific temper among India’s youth, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in government schools over the next five years. This ambitious initiative, a cornerstone of the Union Budget 2025-26, represents a quantum leap in India’s trajectory towards becoming a global innovation hub and realizing its vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. What catalyzed this systemic transformation? Wh...