Atal Tinkering Labs in J&K

• The NITI Aayog has planned to establish 1000 Atal Tinkering Laboratories in Jammu and Kashmir.

• Out of 1000 Atal Tinkering Laboratories, 187 will be established by the end of the financial year 2021-22.

• Out of 187 ATLs, 31 are being established across government schools of J&k while 50 will be established in several educational institutions like KVs, JNVs and Private schools.

• Process of establishing the remaining 106 labs will be initiated soon.

• Apart from that, department has also been asked to ensure regular maintenance of infrastructure as well as equipment of these centres in line with other government departments.