India’s Atal Innovation Mission is extending its experience in fostering a culture of innovation among young minds beyond its borders, bringing hands-on technology education to school students in Sri Lanka.
Nalanda College in Colombo has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Tinkering Lab at its Innovation Center, with technical expertise, specialised curricula and training support from India’s Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog.
The initiative, facilitated by the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, builds on India’s experience of establishing Atal Tinkering Labs across thousands of schools, encouraging students to explore, experiment and develop solutions to real-world challenges. Speaking in the event, Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka said that over the years India-Sri Lanka have added new layers to their friendship and this collaboration reflects our shared aspirations and commitment.
The collaboration brings together Atlas Axillia, the learning focussed subsidiary of Hemas Holdings and Nalanda College, creating new opportunities for Sri Lankan students to engage with emerging technologies and innovation-led learning.
Equipped with robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D printing and digital manufacturing technologies, the Tinkering Lab provides students with a platform to transform classroom
Attending the event, Famous Sri Lankan Cricketer Mahela Jayawardane, an alumnus of Nalanda College thanked India for its assistance.
The initiative reflects the growing India-Sri Lanka partnership in education, science and technology, while extending opportunities for young learners to engage with innovation and entrepreneurship.
