Atal innovation mission-2021

Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is launching the ATL Space Challenge 2021.

The ATL Space Challenge 2021 aligns with the World Space Week 2021 declared by the United Nations General Assembly and is celebrated from 4 to 10 October each year at the international level, to celebrate the contributions of space science and technology. Through the years, the rapid advancement made in Space Technology has led to extraordinary achievements for the whole world at large. Space has often been identified as the new frontier, with the anticipation of a future enabled by incredible developments in Space Technologies.

The year 2021 has witnessed spectacular accomplishments in the space sector for the entire human race. We are at the crux of the Digital Age, and ‘Space Technology and Exploration’ is a key focus area that students must discover at a young age to become innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. We are also observing 75 years of India’s independence, this year as “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture, and achievements.

The solution/ innovations by the student teams must be aligned to one of the Challenge Themes in space sector. Each team based on their interest and understanding must select one problem which falls under ANY ONE of the space challenge themes. Each unique solution must be submitted under one theme only. Submitting the same solution/ innovation under multiple themes will result in immediate disqualification. Students can leverage the ATL Space Module (open for all; can be accessed on www.aim.gov.in) for a detailed understanding of key concepts. The final innovation can be a physical/ digital solution (App, Game, 3D Design, etc.) developed using any of the ATL Module/ Platform (open for all) OR on any Open-Source/ Free platform. Kindly read the Official notification before applying.