Atal Innovation Mission's Mega Tinkering Day Sets Records

Atal Innovation Mission's Mega Tinkering Day Creates History with Record Participation

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), under NITI Aayog, has created history with its flagship initiative, Mega Tinkering Day 2025, setting a new benchmark in student participation. The event has been officially recognized by both the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records for the maximum number of students engaged in a tinkering activity in a single day.

On August 12, 2025, over 4,73,350 students from 9,467 Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) schools across India participated in a unique innovation challenge. Guided through a live, step-by-step instructional session streamed online, students designed and built their own DIY vacuum cleaners to support the vision of Swachh Bharat.

The recognition was formally announced on September 15, 2025, marking a historic milestone in AIM's journey to foster innovation and scientific temperament at scale.

Deepak Bagla, Mission Director of Atal Innovation Mission, highlighted the significance of the achievement, stating:

"This initiative is in line with the Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision of Viksit Bharat, where innovation and youth power form the bedrock of India's growth story. Through Atal Tinkering Labs, we are equipping students not only with technical skills but also with the mindset to dream big, think differently, and solve real-world challenges."

He further emphasized that Mega Tinkering Day represents not just a record but a movement - showcasing how young innovators from remote villages to urban centers came together to collaborate and create.

Nationwide Reach & Impact
Mega Tinkering Day 2025 united schools across India, including frontier regions such as Leh, Ladakh, Kargil, and Kashmir, aspirational districts like Virudhunagar, the North-Eastern states of Manipur, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh, as well as distant corners like Kanniyakumari in the South and Bhuj in the West. This wide participation highlighted AIM's ability to transcend geographical barriers and inspire students everywhere.

Since its inception, the Atal Innovation Mission has established over 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs nationwide, providing students hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing, robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and electronics. These labs are designed to nurture problem-solving, design thinking, and entrepreneurial skills, preparing India's youth to be the innovators of tomorrow.

The record-breaking success of Mega Tinkering Day 2025 demonstrates the potential of India's children when provided with the right tools, mentorship, and inspiration - paving the way for a future built on innovation, creativity, and collaboration.