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50000 Atal Tinkering Labs- announced in budget 2025

50000 Atal Tinkering Labs – Budget 2025 Sets the Innovation Agenda

India is gearing up for a major leap in school-level innovation. The announcement of 50000 Atal Tinkering Labs in budget 2025 has sent a clear message; innovation is now a national priority. This move will create a stronger foundation for a generation that thinks beyond textbooks and brings ideas to life. Our Finance Minister Shrimati […]

By Gaurang Gandhi

April 25, 2025
Atal Tinkering Lab Activities

5 Smart Ways to Boost Atal Tinkering Lab Activities with ATALUP

10,000 schools across India have set up ATL labs but many struggle to run them actively throughout the year. Schools face different challenges like unavailability of teachers, disorganized materials, improper storage of equipment, lack of documentation, limited resources, coordination issues, etc.  The government of India is all set to fund 50,000 schools in the next […]

By Gaurang Gandhi

April 24, 2025
Atal Tinkering Lab Curriculum

Atal Tinkering Lab Curriculum- 21 Power Modules

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has crafted a comprehensive Atal Tinkering Lab curriculum to build a nation-wide ecosystem where innovation and creativity is the base of education. This Atal Tinkering Lab syllabus encompasses various modules designed to equip students with essential skills for the 21st century. Atal Tinkering Lab Curriculum 1. Design Thinking Design Thinking […]

By Gaurang Gandhi

April 18, 2025
ATL Application Mistakes

Common ATL Application Mistakes – And How to Avoid Them

Setting up an Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) change the entire way students in your school learn and innovate. But before that happens, your school needs to secure the ATL grant successfully. When government announced ₹20 lakh ATL grant for 10,000 schools in December, 2016, many schools applied but a large number got rejected because of […]

By Gaurang Gandhi

April 17, 2025
top 10 skills for students

Future-Ready Learning: Top 10 Skills for Students Inside ATL Labs

Schools and colleges follow theory-heavy curriculum limiting students’ learning. Most of the students who score well in exams understand the concepts but have no hands-on knowledge. Right after school when students face the real-world challenges through college projects or internships, the theoretical experience barely plays any important role. In this blog, I have tried to […]

By Gaurang Gandhi

April 14, 2025
What is the School Innovation Marathon

What is the School Innovation Marathon?

The School Innovation Marathon is India’s largest school-level innovation challenge, jointly organized by the Ministry of Education, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), and UNICEF YuWaah. It aims to enroll a culture of innovation among students by encouraging them to identify community problems and develop innovative solutions through […]

By Gaurang Gandhi

April 11, 2025
design thinking project ideas for students

15 Best Design Thinking Project Ideas for Students

Design thinking is revolutionizing education in India by training students with the skills to tackle real-world problems creatively and collaboratively. Design thinking is a process and drives practical solutions. At the heart of this movement are Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), established under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) by NITI Aayog. Over 10,000 ATLs have been […]

By Gaurang Gandhi

April 9, 2025
Atal Tinkering Lab Projects

Atal Tinkering Lab Projects: 25 Unique Ideas

The Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) is more than just a space with science kits and 3D printers; it’s a space for innovation, critical thinking, and hands-on learning. ATL was introduced under the Atal Innovation Mission to promote curiosity and creativity among students by encouraging them to solve real-world problems using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and […]

By Gaurang Gandhi

April 8, 2025
artificial intelligence projects for students

Artificial Intelligence Projects for Students – 21 Unique Ideas

Setting up an Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) is just the beginning. If schools truly want to retain the ATL grant and help students gain real-world skills, conducting engaging, practical activities is essential. ATL labs were designed to spark innovation, not to sit idle with unused equipment. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most relevant […]

By Gaurang Gandhi

April 6, 2025
STEM Education in India

STEM Education in India- 20 Promising Career Options

ATL labs, initiated by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), are playing a pivotal role in encouraging schools to promote STEM education in India. ATL labs provide hands-on access to tools like 3D printers, robotics kits, and electronics, creating an environment that boosts creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.  STEM education in India not only nurtures young […]

By Gaurang Gandhi

April 4, 2025