AIM to establish tinkering labs (ATL) in schools

Q.  AIM has established 500 tinkering labs in schools. What does AIM stand for?
- Published on 27 May 16

a. Aseema Innovation Mission
b. Adhbhut Innovation Mission
c. Atal Innovation Mission
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Atal Innovation Mission
 
To foster creativity and scientific temper in students, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) will establish 500 Atal Tinkering Laboratories in schools.
  • It will provide one time establishment grant-in-aid of Rs. 10 lakh for establishing Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATL) in schools (grade VI – XII) across India.
  • Further, an amount of Rs. 10.0 lakh would also be provided for each ATL over a period of 5 years for operational expenses of ATLs.
  • Thus, an amount of Rs. 20 lakhs per Atal Tinkering Laboratory in each selected school will be spent.
  • Young children will get a chance to work with tools and equipment to understand the concepts of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
  • Competitions at regional and national scale will also be organised to showcase the innovations developed by the children.

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