| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of ATL Sarthi and Frontier Region Programme by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog |
| Date | 25 September 2025 |
| Location | University of Kashmir |
| Key Attendees | Dr. Jitendra Singh (Union MoS, Sci & Tech), Lt. Gov. Manoj Sinha, Education Minister Sakina Masood |
| New ATLs for J&K | 500 labs (₹100 crore investment) - Largest beneficiary under the scheme |
| Total Labs Planned | 2,500 ATLs in frontier and underrepresented regions |
| Focus Areas | 3D printing, Robotics, AI, Coding, STEM for school students |
| Objective | Promote inclusive innovation in tribal, remote, and underserved regions |
| ATL Sarthi Initiative | Monitoring labs, mentorship, teacher training, peer collaboration |
| University Partnership | University of Kashmir to support ATL Sarthi and teacher capacity building |
| Private Sector Partners | Boeing India, Amazon India, Pi Jam Foundation, Learning Links Foundation |

