NITI Aayog, NASSCOM launched AI-based Module for students in Indian schools

NITI Aayog, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), in collaboration with the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), launched an AI-based Module rolled out for students in Indian schools on 27 February. The aim is to empower the youngest minds of the country with the latest technologies. 

Aim:

The AI module aims to leverage the full potential of AIM's Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL). It will also empower them to innovate and create valuable solutions benefiting societies at large. 

AI-based Module:

♦ NITI Aayog is to introduce the Learn-It-Yourself module in all 5000 Atal Tinkering Labs, with over 2.5 million students having access to it.

♦ The hands-on AI module was designed by considering academic, co-scholastic, and other ATL programs at school.

♦ The Module was formulated to encourage young students to contribute to the journey of nation-building. 

♦ It will be a catalyst for the youth to explore, ideate, and learn the latest technologies and build a generation of innovators at the grassroots level. 

♦ The Module contains many activities, experiments, and videos that will enable students to work through and learn the various concepts of AI.

Atal Innovation Mission:

Atal Innovation Mission is the Government of India's flagship initiative. AIM's main objective is to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. AIM establishes ATLs at the school level in all districts across India. AIM has selected 14,916 schools across India from 33 different states and union territories, for the establishment of ATLs.