Cabinet approves continuation of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM 2.0) with ₹2,750 crore till March 2028
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved continuing the Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog, with an enhanced scope and a budget of ₹2,750 crore till 31 March 2028.
Summary
On 25 November 2024, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under the aegis of NITI Aayog, with an enhanced scope and a budget of ₹2,750 crore for the period till 31 March 2028. AIM 2.0 builds on AIM 1.0's Atal Tinkering Labs and Atal Incubation Centres. New programmes include the Language Inclusive Program of Innovation (LIPI), with 30 Vernacular Innovation Centres to build ecosystems in India's 22 scheduled languages; a Frontier Program for J&K, Ladakh, the North East and Aspirational Districts and Blocks with 2,500 new ATLs; a Deeptech Reactor; a State Innovation Mission; at least 10 Industrial Accelerators in PPP mode; and at least 10 Atal Sectoral Innovation Launchpads in central ministries. The release noted India's rank of 39 on the Global Innovation Index.
Key facts
- Budget
- ₹2,750 crore till 31 Mar 2028
- Under
- NITI Aayog
- LIPI
- 30 Vernacular Innovation Centres; 22 scheduled languages
- Frontier Program
- J&K, Ladakh, NE, Aspirational Districts; 2,500 new ATLs
- Other
- Deeptech Reactor; 10+ Industrial Accelerators; 10+ ASIL launchpads
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What budget did the Union Cabinet approve on 25 November 2024 for the continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,750 crore till 31 March 2028
PIB (Cabinet): AIM continues under NITI Aayog with an enhanced scope and a budget of ₹2,750 crore for the period till 31 March 2028.
Under whose aegis does the Atal Innovation Mission function?
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Correct answer: B — NITI Aayog
PIB (Cabinet): the Cabinet approved continuation of AIM 'under the aegis of NITI Aayog'.
Under AIM 2.0's Language Inclusive Program of Innovation (LIPI), how many Vernacular Innovation Centres are to be set up?
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Correct answer: C — 30
PIB (Cabinet): LIPI will establish 30 Vernacular Innovation Centres to build ecosystems in India's 22 scheduled languages; 2,500 is the number of new ATLs under the Frontier Program.