Frontier Technology Lab

08.03.2024

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Why in the  news?

Recently, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and Meta have announced the launch of Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs).

About Frontier Technology Lab:

• It is an advanced version of Atal Tinkering Lab. It aims to advance the government’s agenda of digital inclusion, skilling and growth.
• Collaboration: Atal Innovation Mission and Meta will partner to set up FTLs in schools of strategic importance to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds across India will have equal opportunities to learn and engage with frontier technologies.
• Funding: The FTLs will be funded by Meta and Atal Innovation Mission will be the knowledge partner.
• It is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including all components of the Tinkering Lab to empower students to innovate using technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Augmented & Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Robotics, 3D Printing and Internet of Things.
• Significance: The labs support the Government’s focus on equipping youth with digital skills to succeed in the evolving landscape of technology and the global economy.

About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

• It was initiated by the NITI Aayog in 2016 to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across the country.
• The main objective of the mission is to create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship at schools, universities, Research institutions, MSMEs and Industry levels.
• Under the Mission, Atal Tinkering Labs are established to promote a creative, innovative mindset in schools.

○At the school level, AIM is setting up state of the art Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) across all districts across the country.

○These ATLs are dedicated innovation workspaces on the latest technologies like 3D Printers, Robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), etc.

                                       Source: PIB