Cells

ATL Cell

The Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Cell aims to make optimal use of and operate the laboratories established in schools through the Atal Innovation Mission of the Government of India. It is committed to fostering innovation and scientific spirit among students.

“ Fostering a culture of scientific exploration.”

About This Cell

The ATL Cell is a national cell of the Department of Holistic Education (DHE). DHE is a national educational transformation platform advancing holistic learning, innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and value-based education aligned with NEP 2020.

The Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Cell aims to make optimal use of and operate the laboratories established in schools through the Atal Innovation Mission of the Government of India. It is committed to fostering innovation and scientific spirit among students.

Across Vidya Bharati schools and partner institutions, the ATL Cell carries out this mandate through school coordinators and programs announced on the notice board and events pages.

Guiding focus: Fostering a culture of scientific exploration.. This supports holistic development alongside academic and vocational growth within DHE's national cell network.

Innovation and entrepreneurship are interconnected themes across DHE: Atal Tinkering Labs, Udyam enterprise development, E-Commerce outreach for school products, and industry coordination for skillful education form a linked knowledge area within the cell network.

Students may encounter these themes through school laboratories, startup projects, and skill initiatives when schools participate in programs communicated through official DHE channels.

Within DHE's interconnected areas—research, innovation, entrepreneurship, publications, events, community outreach, and academic quality—the ATL Cell relates to peer cells including R & D Cell, Udyam Cell, Industry Co-ordination Cell, as linked under Related DHE Initiatives on this page.

Key Activities

Core mandate

  • The Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Cell aims to make optimal use of and operate the laboratories established in schools through the Atal Innovation Mission of the Government of India. It is committed to fostering innovation and scientific spirit among students.

Workshops and training

  • Operational support for Atal Tinkering Labs established under the Atal Innovation Mission
  • Coordination of workshops and academic initiatives referenced on DHE past events and workshop pages

Research initiatives

  • School-based research and product development in areas named in the R & D Cell mandate (Edtech, AR/VR, AI, LMS, TMS, recycling, herbal gardens, and related themes)

Student engagement

  • Student-facing programs coordinated through schools when announced by DHE

Innovation and entrepreneurship support

  • The Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Cell aims to make optimal use of and operate the laboratories established in schools through the Atal Innovation Mission of the Government of India. It is committed to fostering innovation and scientific spirit among students.

Student Opportunities

  • Participation pathways: Schools affiliated with Vidya Bharati engage with the ATL Cell when coordinators share calls through the DHE notice board and events pages.
  • Research and innovation engagement through school ATL or R & D initiatives where schools offer structured projects
  • Leadership exposure through school coordinator roles and DHE membership listed on the contribute page
  • Cell co-ordinators on the people page are the primary institutional contacts for school-level engagement

For current calls and notices, see the DHE notice board, past events, and upcoming events.

Contribution to Institutional Development

Student growth: Fostering a culture of scientific exploration. Programs under the ATL Cell aim to extend this focus through school-level initiatives described in the cell mandate.

Innovation culture: DHE's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem connects school laboratories, enterprise cells, IPR awareness, and industry coordination so students can develop ideas in structured settings.

Related DHE Initiatives

Institutional pages

Related cells

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the ATL Cell?
The Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Cell aims to make optimal use of and operate the laboratories established in schools through the Atal Innovation Mission of the Government of India. It is committed to fostering innovation and scientific spirit among students.
What activities does the ATL Cell conduct?
Activities align with the cell mandate—Fostering a culture of scientific exploration.. Programs are announced through the DHE notice board, past and upcoming events pages, and institutional updates when open for participation.
How can students participate through the ATL Cell?
Students may join school ATL or R & D projects when schools offer them; coordinators announce opportunities through official DHE channels.
How does the ATL Cell support DHE objectives?
The ATL Cell advances NEP 2020–aligned holistic education within DHE's platform for innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and value-based learning, alongside R & D Cell, Udyam Cell, Industry Co-ordination Cell.
Where are announcements and events published?
Official announcements appear on the DHE notice board, upcoming events, and past events. Workshop listings are on the workshop archive. The Director's message and organizational structure pages provide additional institutional context.
How can institutions contact DHE about this cell?
Use the contact page for inquiries, the contribute page for membership, and the people page for cell co-ordinator details.