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Raipur, July 24 (HS). 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. Out 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 many schools lack the fulfillment of requirements. To resolve this, the state government organized a 3-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 the opportunity to use them. ATL related activities will be conducted for students of other schools 2 hours before or after 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 demonstrated 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 rewarded students from the district to participate in the ATL marathon to be held at the state level.
Collectors of all districts have been directed to organise a meeting of the principals of 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 activities organized at district and state level from time to time. This will inspire students further in the field of innovation and creativity.
Activities will be conducted month-wise in ATL operated schools, 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 15 August, Innovative Teaching Method Workshop on 5 September, Theme Based Hackathon on 1 September, Social Innovation Challenge on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October, Young Innovators Award on Children's Day on 14 November, ATL Marathon 2024-25 in November and January, Annual Teaching Fest on 1 December, Hackathon organized on the occasion of Youth Day on 12 July, Science Fair on 28 February, National Science Day and Evolution at the end of the year on 15 March and awards will be distributed.
