Cluster School Orientation

Date: 12th July 2026

ATL Cluster Schools Orientation Programme was successfully conducted by Ms. Anupama S, ATL In-charge, BGS National Public School, Hulimavu, with valuable insights and facilitation by Mr. Deepesh Goel, Regional Mentor of Change, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog.

The session introduced teachers from ATL and Non-ATL schools to the vision and objectives of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL), emphasizing innovation, design thinking, hands-on learning, creativity, and entrepreneurship among students. The presenter explained the ATL ecosystem, available learning resources, mentoring opportunities, competitions, and the role of hub schools in supporting neighbouring institutions.

The orientation highlighted best practices for establishing and effectively utilizing ATL facilities, teacher capacity building, student mentoring, industry partnerships, and collaboration between hub and spoke schools. Participants were encouraged to leverage ATL University resources, participate in national innovation challenges, and develop a year-round ATL activity plan.

The programme concluded with an interactive discussion, during which several schools expressed their interest in collaborating with the BGS NPS ATL Hub for mentoring, laboratory access, teacher training, and student innovation activities. The session successfully strengthened the ATL Cluster network and reinforced the shared commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and experiential learning across schools.