• The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog organised Mega Tinkering Day 2025, with more than 4.73 lakh students participating simultaneously across India.
• The event entered both the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records for scale and inclusivity.
• Students from Atal Tinkering Labs presented prototypes in robotics, clean energy, healthcare, and digital tools.
• Officials said the programme reflects AIM’s vision of making innovation a grassroots movement, not confined to urban elites.
• By giving school students exposure to design thinking and problem-solving, AIM seeks to prepare India’s youth for future industries and contribute to an innovation-driven economy.