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In a groundbreaking initiative, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and Meta have come together to launch Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs) in schools to make cutting-edge technology accessible to all students. This collaboration aims to bridge the technological divide and cultivate a generation of innovators by integrating FTLs in schools across India, building upon AIM’s establishment of over 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in 722 districts nationwide.
FTLs are enhanced versions of ATLs, equipped with modern facilities to explore technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Robotics, 3D Printing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). This initiative not only supports the government’s digital skills agenda but also prepares students for future tech-driven economies, funded by Meta with AIM as the guiding partner.
Students will benefit from hands-on learning experiences, from AI application to tackling cybersecurity threats, underpinned by resources from Meta, including LLaMA and other AI tools. This partnership aims to foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and problem-solving among the youth.
Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, AIM’s Mission Director, emphasizes that this collaboration will transform India’s youth into a tech-forward workforce, while Shivnath Thukral of Meta highlights the opportunity for students to engage with technologies shaping our future. This initiative is part of Meta’s broader Education to Entrepreneurship program, promoting digital skills at the grassroots level, and is a significant leap towards fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among Indian students, managed in collaboration with 1M1B (One Million for One Billion).
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
