About Atal Innovation Mission:
- It is led by the NITI Aayog was established in 2016 as an opportunity to improve the entrepreneurial and innovative culture of Indian administration.
- It aims to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across India.
- Objectives:
- Encourage creativity as the foundation for strategic planning across various sectors
- Facilitating collaboration by providing a platform for diverse stakeholders
- Serving as a central body to oversee and integrate the nation’s technological infrastructure.
- The NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched several key initiatives to foster innovation and entrepreneurship:
- Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATL):
- It is designed to spark creativity and innovation among young minds.
- It provides access to advanced technology for students who are 12 years and above.
- It focuses on teaching concepts of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using modern tools and equipments.
- Atal Incubation Centres (AIC): It actively supports innovative entrepreneurs to enhance accessibility, sustainability, and scalability.
- It aims to establish world-class startups and long-term businesses in 110 smart cities and the top five institutions in each state.
- It provides infrastructure, mentorship, and access to funding to help innovators thrive in their fields.
- Atal Research and Innovation for Small Businesses (ARISE):
- It aims to enhance the performance of Indian startups and MSMEs by fostering research and technology-driven initiatives.
- It focuses on creating a steady pipeline of innovative products, with initial clients being Central Government Ministries/Departments.
