AIM and Meta Collaborate to Establish Frontier Technology Labs in Schools
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs) |
| Partnership | Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog and Meta |
| Objective | Democratize access to future technologies and foster innovation among students |
| Key Features | - Equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure for AI, AR/VR, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Robotics, 3D Printing, IoT - Advanced versions of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) |
| Role of FTLs | Serve as innovation hubs for students to explore and contribute to future technologies |
| Meta's Initiative | Part of Meta's Education to Entrepreneurship Initiative (launched September 2023) |
| Achievements | - 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) established across 722 districts in India - Nurture curiosity, creativity, and imagination in students |
| Future Goals | Enhance digital skilling at grassroots levels and connect students, youth, workforce, and micro-entrepreneurs with futuristic technologies |