Six schools sign up for Atal Tinkering Labs in Thiruvananthapuram

NEW DELHI: Six schools of Thiruvananthapuram have signed up for the setting up for Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs). The union minister state for electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar had announced setting up of 10 ATLs in Thiruvananthapuram. The minister yesterday said no panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram will be left out without an Atal Tinkering Lab in next five years.

The schools set to receive ATLs include Alan Feldman Public School, Chinmaya Vidyalaya Attukal, Victory VHSS Olathanni, St Mary’s Higher Secondary School, GHSS Balaramapuram, and Sree Chithira Thirunal Residential Central School. These ATLs will be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to support a hands-on learning environment. Four more schools are slated to receive ATLs in the near future that are being set up under Public Private Partnership (PPP) with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).

Yesterday, during an interactive programme with the students of NIMS Medicity, the minister at at school-level, announced the establishment of ATLs in 10 schools within the city as a starting point. “This initiative is part of our broader effort to foster a spirit of curiosity and innovation at the school level, preparing students in Thiruvananthapuram for a rapidly evolving future,” said the minister.

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“The labs will act as incubators for ideas, equipping students with the necessary tools and space to build, tinker, and explore. The Government’s commitment to this initiative highlights the importance of integrating practical, innovative learning methods into our educational curriculum,” added the Minister.

The initiative invites the remaining schools to join this exciting journey towards fostering a brighter and more innovative future for students.