New Delhi, Mar 31 (KNN) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, has launched three new resources aimed at fostering innovation and creativity among India's youth.

The launch event introduced the ATL Tinkering Curriculum, Equipment Manual, and the Calendar of Activities for 2023-24, said a press release.

The ATL Tinkering Curriculum is a structured learning pathway designed to help students develop and hone their innovation skills.

The curriculum has been developed in collaboration with Makerghat and covers a wide range of concepts, from basic electronics and mechanics to cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing and Internet of Things.

With this curriculum, students will be encouraged to identify and design creative solutions to everyday problems through hands-on, experiential learning.

The Equipment Manual provides comprehensive guidance on the equipment provided in the Atal Tinkering Labs in schools across the country.

The manual contains detailed information about each equipment and tool, including the specifications, applications, and examples of projects that can be built using them.

Calendar of Activities for 2023-24 outlines a year-long schedule of events, workshops, and competitions aimed at promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among students.

Speaking at the launch event, AIM Mission Dr. Chintan Vaishnav said, “We are excited to launch these new resources, which are aligned with the government's vision of creating a self-reliant India that is capable of finding innovative solutions to its own challenges. These initiatives will go a long way in empowering India's young minds with the necessary skills to become tomorrow's innovators and change-makers.”

The calendar has the latest Tinkering Curriculum and Equipment Manual integrated into it. It also has a special section called - Activity of the Month which has exciting activities that the students can do in their ATL lab every month.  (KNN Bureau)