Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)'S Three New Resources

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), an initiative by NITI Aayog, has launched three new resources aimed at fostering innovation and creativity among India’s youth.

With a focus on promoting a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, AIM has introduced the ATL Tinkering Curriculum, Equipment Manual, and the Calendar of Activities for 2023-24.

The ATL Tinkering Curriculum is a structured learning pathway that helps students develop and improve their innovation skills. It was developed by AIM in collaboration with Makerghat.

This curriculum covers a wide range of concepts, from basic electronics and mechanics to cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing and Internet of Things.

Through hands-on, experiential learning, the curriculum encourages students to identify and design creative solutions to everyday problems.

The Equipment Manual is a comprehensive guide to the equipment provided in the Atal Tinkering Labs in schools across the country. The manual provides detailed information about each equipment and tool, including specifications, applications, and examples of projects that can be built using them. This resource is a valuable asset for anyone exploring innovation and problem-solving possibilities.

The Calendar of Activities for 2023-24 outlines a year-long schedule of workshops, events and competitions. These activities will promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students. The calendar integrates latest Equipment Manual and Tinkering Curriculum in it. It also has a special section called “Activity of the Month,” with exciting activities that the students can do in their ATL lab every month.

New India Literacy Programme(NILP)

The Indian Government has launched a new scheme, the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), to address the issue of adult illiteracy in the country. The scheme is a significant step towards empowering non-literates and enabling them to become self-sufficient.

Financial Outlay and Target Group

The financial outlay of NILP for the five-year implementation period is Rs.1037.90 crore, with Rs.700.00 crore as the Central share and Rs.337.90 crore as the State share. The scheme seeks to educate around 5 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above.

The NILP scheme has 5 components i.e.,

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy,

Critical Life Skills,

Vocational Skills Development,

Basic Education, and

Continuing Education.

Door-to-door surveys are conducted on a mobile app in the States/UTs to identify the beneficiaries of this scheme.

Teaching and Learning Resources

The National Council of Educational Research and Training has developed a curriculum for adult learners that they can master within 200 hours of teaching. The curriculum consists of four books, which cover topics such as reading, writing, arithmetic, and critical life skills. The teaching and learning resources are provided through the DIKSHA platform of NCERT.

Volunteer-Driven Scheme

The NILP scheme is a volunteer-driven scheme that aims to mobilize volunteers across the country to teach non-literates. The scheme aims to train 10 lakh teachers to teach one crore adults.