NITI Aayog Hosts ‘Mega Tinkering Day’ with Over 4.5 Lakh Students from 10,000+ Atal Tinkering Labs Nationwide
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NITI Aayog Hosts ‘Mega Tinkering Day’
- Event Overview: NITI Aayog organised Mega Tinkering Day, connecting over 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) from all 35 states and union territories in a nationwide, virtual event.
- Participation: Over 4.5 lakh students from more than 9,000 ATL-equipped schools took part. Schools from remote villages of aspirational districts also joined.
- Activity Highlight: Students engaged in a hands-on project to design and build a DIY vacuum cleaner using everyday materials available in their labs.
- Objective: To nurture creative thinkers, innovators, and entrepreneurs, thereby fostering a future-ready India.
- Significance: Showcases India’s grassroots innovation potential and promotes STEM-based experiential learning under the Atal Innovation Mission.
Updated - August 12, 2025 2:14 PM | News On Air
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