Successful operation of 368 Atal Tinkering Labs in 33 districts of Chhattisgarh

Raipur. The School Education Department of Chhattisgarh has announced to operate a total of 368 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in 33 districts of the state under the Atal Innovation Mission. Of these, 278 labs are being operated in government schools and 90 labs in non-government schools. The main objective of these labs is to empower the youth in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

During the review of Atal Tinkering Labs at the state level, it was found that there is a lack of fulfillment of requirements in many schools. To address this, the state government organized a 03-day workshop, in which ATL teachers were trained. During this, it was also decided that by getting feedback of the labs being operated, students of other schools will also be given an opportunity to use them. ATL related activities will be done for the students of other schools in the time period of 02 hours before or after the school starts or closes. ATL labs will be regularly inspected at the district and state level. From time to time, the activities of the ATL lab should be showcased in the activities organized at the district level and the students and teachers involved in the activities should be rewarded on the basis of their work. Motivate the students awarded from the district to participate in the ATL marathon to be held at the state level.

The collectors of all the districts have been directed to organize a meeting of the principals of the ATL schools operating in their districts and get feedback. Also, encourage students of other schools to use these labs.

The state government will showcase the achievements of ATL (Atal Tinkering Labs) in the activities organized at the district and state level from time to time. This will inspire the students more in the field of innovation and creativity.

Activities in ATL-operated schools will be conducted on a monthly basis, which will be as follows. My ATL dashboard will be operated on the 5th of every month. ATL Tinker Fest 2024 in June-July, Independence Day Tech Showcase on 15th August, Innovative Teaching Method Workshop on 5th September, Theme Based Hackathon on 1st September, Social Innovation Challenge on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October, Young Innovators Award on Children’s Day on 14th November, ATL Marathon 2024-25 in November and January, Annual Teaching Fest on 1st December, Hackathon organized on the occasion of Youth Day on 12th July, Science Fair on National Science Day on 28th February and Evolution at the end of the year on 15th March and awards will be distributed.