Agreement between NITI Aayog & Intel India

NITI Aayog & Intel India Sign Statement of Intent to Kick-off Atal Tinkering Lab Initiative for Young Innovators

Question: Recently NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with Intel India for which of the following mission?
(a) Atal Inovation Mission(AIM)
(b) Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATL)
(c) Atal Stand Up Mission(ASM)
(d) Atal Start Up Mission(ASM)
Ans: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 19 July 2016 NITI Aayog has introduced the Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATL) initiative as a part of its flagship programme – the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).
  • As part of a crucial effort to efficiently implement the initiative, NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with Intel India.
  • The key objectives of setting up Atal Tinkering Laboratories is to build relevant skill sets among youngsters and to provide access to technology that will enable solutions.
  • Intel will co-lead the creation and management of ten ATLs as State Hubs.
  • These laboratories intend to impact 250,000 youth with innovation skills & skills for the future across 500 communities & schools.

Reference:
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