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ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy Launched in Telangana

7 April 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESATL Sarthi andMentor IndiaAcademy Launchedin Telangana7 April 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Atal Innovation Mission, part of NITI Aayog, rolled out two initiatives in Telangana, ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy, to build innovation habits in schools.

Key facts

  • Parent body: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog.
  • Region: Telangana.
  • Coverage: 379 Atal Tinkering Labs receive structured mentorship and technical support.
  • Management: the labs are grouped into clusters so that support is easier to run.
  • Nodal institution: Vardhaman College of Engineering, handling teacher training and incubation support.

Objective

Both initiatives target school-level innovation and entrepreneurship, using mentors and technical guidance to help tinkering labs perform better.

Exam angle

  • Launched by: Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog.
  • Number of labs covered in Telangana: 379.
  • Nodal institution: Vardhaman College of Engineering.
  • Names to recall: ATL Sarthi, Mentor India Academy.

Test yourself

1. Which body launched ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy in Telangana?

The notes say the Atal Innovation Mission, under NITI Aayog, launched the two initiatives.

2. How many Atal Tinkering Labs in Telangana get mentorship and technical support under the initiatives?

The programme supports 379 Atal Tinkering Labs, grouped into clusters.

3. Which institution is the nodal body for teacher training and incubation support under ATL Sarthi in Telangana?

Vardhaman College of Engineering was designated the nodal institution.

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