News: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog launched India’s first State Innovation Mission in Tripura to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
About India’s First State Innovation Mission (SIM)
- The State Innovation Mission is part of the approved AIM 2.0 programme, under the aegis of NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission (SSM).
- It is designed as a long-term institutional mechanism to support States and Union Territories in building robust, inclusive, and context-specific innovation ecosystems aligned with national priorities and local strengths.
- Launched by: It was launched by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog.
- Launch at: It was launched at the Hapania International Exhibition Centre in Agartala, Tripura.
- Aim: The mission aims to support States and Union Territories in designing innovation strategies and strengthening innovation ecosystems aligned with development priorities.
- Key Features
- Institutional and incubation framework: SIM was institutionalised under Tripura Institution for Transformation (TIFT), and T-NEST (Tripura – Nurturing Entrepreneurship and Startups) was launched as a dedicated incubation and innovation facility.
- District innovation and ecosystem support: Innovation Centres were created in eight districts, and the mission supports innovation strategy, policy support, partnerships, and provides infrastructure, mentorship, and funding support to startups and innovators.
- Significance: The mission promotes inclusive innovation-led development and enables States to unlock local potential and strengthen entrepreneurship ecosystems.
About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
- Initiative by: It is a flagship initiative of the Government of India under NITI Aayog.
- Launched in: It was set up in 2016.
- Objective: It aims to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship by creating innovative mindset in schools and supporting entrepreneurship across institutions and industries.
