The Government of India launched which initiative in 2026 to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students in higher educational institutions?

The Government of India launched Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) 2.0 to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and foster entrepreneurship among students, researchers, and startups. The initiative aims to support cutting-edge technologies, innovation hubs, incubation centres, and industry-academia collaboration.

Key objectives include:

• Promoting innovation-driven entrepreneurship.
• Strengthening incubation and startup ecosystems.
• Supporting research and commercialization of new technologies.
• Encouraging student-led innovations in educational institutions.