ATL ORIENTATION
Dear ATL
Congratulations on being selected to establish an Atal Tinkering Lab
(ATL)! We welcome you to the ATL-AIM community
Atal Tinkering Lab is an interactive workspace to inspire creativity and
innovation. As you begin your journey, please go through the following
points to ensure that you have an enriching learning experience:
1. ATL ESTABLISHMENT
Schools are expected to set up your ATL within 3 months from the date
of receipt of ATL grant. We have created a set of ATL guidelines and
ATL informational videos, that will help you in the ATL establishment AIM WEBSITE
2. FINANCIAL TRANSACTION THROUGH PFMS
All ATLs are required to use the PFMS system for any financial transaction pertaining to the ATL. Schools need to register vendors on
PFMS for all the payments and advances. PFMS GUIDELINES AND USER MANUAL
3. PROCUREMENT THROUGH GEM
Please note that it is mandatory to procure all ATL equipment and services through GeM portal. To create your GeM portal, please
submit your request via the link : bit.ly/ATLGeM. PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES
4. ATL SOCIAL MEDIA
All ATLs are encouraged to create Facebook and Twitter accounts,
share your ATL activities, innovation stories, tag Atal Innovation
Mission, and follow us for regular updates, at:
5. ATL TEACHER TRAINING
It is mandatory for an ATL In-charge to undergo teacher training
sessions conducted by AIM-NITI and its partners. The ATLs shall be
informed regularly about teacher training programs, being organized
by NITI Aayog or partners, through email.
ATL TEACHER TRAINING
6. ATL CURRICULUM
The ATL in-charge should integrate ATL curriculum in your regular
school time table. ATL CURRICULUM RESOURCES
7. ATL ANNUAL CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
All ATLs are encouraged to participate in ATL-AIM activities and external innovation events.
ANNUAL CALENDAR FOR ATL ACTIVITIES
8. MY ATL DASHBOARD
It is mandatory for every school to fill the monthly report and submit. Please log in to My ATL dashboard and share your monthly report with us
MY ATL DASHBOARD
9. RELEASE OF SUBSEQUENT ATL FUNDS
All ATLs shall be evaluated on a monthly and yearly basis, using My
ATL dashboard and on-site visits. The release of subsequent funds
shall be a function of the performance of an ATL. The ATL will be
required to submit a Utilization Certificate, through the PFMS system to
apply for subsequent tranches
10. ATL QUERY RESOLUTION
For any query, write to us at 'ATL Helpline - Query Resolution', available on the AIM website.
11. ATL MENTOR OF CHANGE
Each ATL shall be assigned a Mentor of Change, through AIM, NITI Aayog. The details for the mentors shall be shared on the registered email address of the ATL in-charge. The mentors shall connect with you directly, to coordinate the mentoring sessions for your ATL.
12. UPDATE ATL CONTACT DETAIL
In case you would like to update your contact details in our ATL database, kindly log on to the My ATL dashboard and update the details.
13. ATL HANDBOOK
AIM has created the ATL handbook, which captures best practices and case studies for smooth running of your ATL. ATL HANDBOOK
14. ARTICLES TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE PHILOSOPHY OF AN ATL
A. Building Grassroots Student Entrepreneurs
B. Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL): An opportunity to experience innovation in school
C. Why it is important to create and foster entrepreneurial mind-set in India's high school students
D. Unleashing The Power Of An Innovative Mind
E. Cash prize awards aren’t enough to incentivize young students to Innovate
F. Finding Life’s Purpose In Empowering Young Students To Innovate
G. Teachers Day 2018: Young Teachers Transforming Into Modern Age ‘Gurus’
We truly believe that your innovations will shape the future of India.
Happy Tinkering
AIM Team
NITI Aayog
Government of India
source : : NITI Aayog
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