NITI Aayog’s AIM Launches ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy in Telangana

April 08, 2026
Current Context: On April 4, 2026, NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy at Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad.
NITI Aayog’s AIM Launches ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy in Telangana
  • Dignitaries: Attended by Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy.
  • ATL Sarthi: A self-monitoring & capacity-building framework using a cluster-based approach; 379 ATLs in Telangana to share resources & best practices.
  • Mentor India Academy: Advanced training platform for Mentors of Change, ensuring guidance in emerging technologies & structured problem-solving.
  • Nodal Hub: Vardhaman College designated as nodal institution for technical support, teacher training, and incubation pathways.
  • Significance: Marks a shift from infrastructure provision to long-term institutional support for young innovators in Telangana’s education ecosystem.

Question:

Q.1 The initiative ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy has been introduced under which apex policy body of India?
a) Ministry of Education
b) NITI Aayog
b) AICTE
d) UGC

Answer: b) NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy at Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad.

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