Contributions

Interiors for the Atal Tinkering Lab

The 8th batch fitted out the Atal Tinkering Lab interiors; the facility opened on 9 December 2018.

The Atal Tinkering Lab: grey and yellow tables, stools, and STEM artwork along the walls.
The Atal Tinkering Lab: grey and yellow tables, stools, and STEM artwork along the walls.

The 8th batch (1993-2000) undertook this project during their Silver Jubilee year to set up interiors for Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) sanctioned by NITI Aayog.

About Atal Tinkering Labs: ATL is a workspace where young minds can give shape to their ideas through hands-on do-it-yourself mode and learn innovation skills. Students get opportunities to work with tools and equipment to understand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts.

Facilities Included:

  • Educational 'do it yourself' kits and equipment
  • Science, electronics, robotics equipment
  • Open source microcontroller boards and sensors
  • 3D printers and computers
  • Meeting rooms and video conferencing facility

Financial Breakdown:

  • Total project cost: ₹6,07,524
  • ATL Fund: ₹1,49,724
  • 1993-2000 batch contribution: ₹4,57,800

The facility was inaugurated on December 9, 2018.