25 August, 2026

On 25 August 2026, the Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) in coordination with the Chemical Engineering Department, organized Session-II under the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) and AICTE Driven Activities. The session focused on the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and was conducted from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at J-205, H. B. Seminar Hall.

The session was conducted by Dr. Deepankumar Sahu, Assistant Director, AIC, along with Ms. Deepali Upadhyay and Mr. Pramit Das, officers from AIC, Government of India. A total of 34 participants attended the session. The programme provided participants with awareness about various initiatives under Atal Innovation Mission aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup development. 

The session covered Atal Tinkering Labs, industrial accelerators, sector-specific innovation initiatives, community centres for innovation, and the Atal New India Challenge. It also highlighted the role of these initiatives in supporting startups and strengthening the innovation ecosystem. 

Key Features:

• Event Title: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog – Awareness Session 
• Expert Speakers: Dr. Deepankumar Sahu, Assistant Director, AIC; Ms. Deepali Upadhyay; Mr. Pramit Das, Officers from AIC, Government of India 
• Venue: J-205, H. B. Seminar Hall 
• Date & Time: 25/08/2026, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM 
• No. of Participants: 34 
• Organized by: VGEC SSIP / E-Cell 
• Session Coordinated by: Chemical Engineering Department 

Discussion Points:

• Introduction to the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and its role in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. 
• Overview of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) and their role in developing creativity and innovation among students. 
• Understanding Industrial Accelerators and their role in supporting innovative ideas and startups. 
• Introduction to the Atal Sectoral Innovation Launchpad and sector-specific opportunities for innovators. 
• Overview of the Vernacular Innovation Program (LIPI) and its role in encouraging innovation through local-language participation. 
• Understanding the concept and important features of Atal Community Centers for Innovations. 
• Role of community-based innovation centers in promoting startups and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). 
• Opportunities available to innovators through various AIM initiatives and programmes. 
• Understanding the Atal New India Challenge, including its vision, plan, and scope.
• Exploring opportunities for students and young innovators to develop and scale innovative ideas. 
• Awareness about institutional and ecosystem-level support available for innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup development. 
• Encouraging students to actively participate in innovation challenges and startup-oriented programmes.

Outcome / Impact:

The session enhanced participants’ awareness of the various Atal Innovation Mission initiatives and innovation support mechanisms. It familiarized students and faculty members with opportunities related to innovation, incubation, startups, and IPR through initiatives such as Atal Tinkering Labs, community innovation centres, accelerators, and the Atal New India Challenge.