{"id":144524,"date":"2024-11-26T19:47:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T14:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=144524"},"modified":"2024-11-26T19:47:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T14:17:12","slug":"next-phase-of-atal-innovation-mission","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/next-phase-of-atal-innovation-mission","title":{"rendered":"Cabinet Approves Next Phase of Atal Innovation Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabinet approved the continuation of<\/span><b> Niti Aayog&#8217;s flagship initiative Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with an enhanced scope of work and allocated budget of Rs 2,750 crore, till March 31, 2028.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About AIM 2.0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>AIM 2.0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the second phase of the Atal Innovation Mission, aimed at further strengthening India&#8217;s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overall Goal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To create a more inclusive, efficient, and impactful innovation ecosystem that drives economic growth and societal development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Key Objectives of AIM 2.0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Language Inclusive Program of Innovation (LIPI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This initiative will promote innovation in<\/span><b> India&#8217;s 22 scheduled languages,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lowering barriers for non-English-speaking innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Frontier Program:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Develop innovation ecosystems in underserved regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Human Capital Development:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Train professionals to support the ecosystem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deeptech Reactor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Foster deep-tech startups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State Innovation Mission:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Assist states in building their own ecosystems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International Innovation Collaborations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Promote global partnerships.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Industrial Accelerator:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Facilitate industry-startup collaborations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Atal Sectoral Innovation Launchpads (ASIL): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create platforms for government-startup partnerships.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Launched in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2016<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Objective<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To build and promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across various levels \u2013 schools, universities, research institutions, MSMEs, and industries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Implementing Agency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>NITI Aayog<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Major Initiatives of AIM<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setup in schools to foster curiosity, creativity, and design thinking with tools like robotics kits, 3D printers, and AI\/ML tools. It aims to cultivate a <\/span><b>problem-solving mindset among students.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Atal Incubation Centers (AICs): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It provides infrastructure, mentorship, and funding to startups in diverse sectors to foster world-class startups and strengthen the incubation ecosystem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Atal New India Challenges (ANICs): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridges innovation with practical, real-world applications to encourage product innovations that cater to specific needs of industries, sectors, and government ministries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mentor India Campaign: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration with public\/private sector professionals and institutions to guide and support AIM initiative through nationwide mentorship network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Atal Community Innovation Centers (ACICs): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote community-centric innovation in underserved and unserved areas (e.g., Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities).<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empower local entrepreneurs and innovators to address regional challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Atal Research and Innovation for Small Enterprises (ARISE): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It facilitates partnerships between industries, government, and academic institutions to encourage innovation and research among MSMEs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitoring and Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All AIM initiatives are systematically monitored using<\/span><b> real-time MIS systems <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and dynamic dashboards, ensuring transparency and effectiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books\/upsc-modules?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+Modules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC Modules From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Significance of AIM<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIM<\/span><b> promotes inclusivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by reaching <\/span><b>Tier 2\/3 cities and rural areas,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensuring equitable access to innovation opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It strengthens India&#8217;s position as an<\/span><b> innovation-driven economy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while fostering entrepreneurial growth and addressing societal challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.6375%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 111.19%; 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