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Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog · Part B

Atal Innovation Mission – Atal Tinkering Labs

ATL

Gives schools a ₹20 lakh grant-in-aid to set up Atal Tinkering Labs where students learn STEM and innovation skills.

Grant Ideation Grant-in-aid of ₹20 lakh

Overview & Objective

Gives schools a ₹20 lakh grant-in-aid to set up Atal Tinkering Labs where students learn STEM and innovation skills.

Key Benefits & Funding

  • An ATL school is eligible for grant-in-aid of ₹20 lakh, with ₹10 lakh for capital expense and remaining ₹10 lakh for operational and maintenance expenses over a period of five years

Eligibility Criteria

  • Schools in India (having at least Grade/Class VI to X) managed by State/Union Territory/Central Government, Local body (Municipality/Nagar Nigam), Private Trusts/Society or Tribal/Social welfare Department can apply for financial support in the form of ATL Grant-in-Aid

How to Apply

Interested schools intending to apply for ATLs may visit the AIM website and submit their application online to the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog. https://aim.gov.in/