<span style="color: #222222;">After a successful launch of a unique initiative to take Artificial Intelligence (AI) to schools through ‘ATL AI Modules’, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog in collaboration with NASSCOM have launched the ‘ATL AI Step Up Module’ for students on the eve of India’s Independence Day in order to drive AI education and innovation to the next level in schools across the country.&nbsp;</span><br />” <br />” <span style="color: #222222;">This module is the next step in bringing AI to Indian classrooms and is a successor to the AI Base module launched in February this year.</span><br />” <br />” <span style="color: #222222;">The virtual launch was attended by officials of AIM, NITI Aayog, NASSCOM, Industry Partners and Academia.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">With this new launch, through hands-on projects and activities, the step-up module encourages a deeper understanding of AI which can be applied in the real world.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, the step-up module needs no previous knowledge and introduces the concepts to students from the basics using interactive tools and activities so as to keep their attention undivided.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">Speaking on the importance of introducing AI to school students, CEO NITI Aayog Amitabh Kant said the AI step up module is the future of this country as it targets the youth which in itself is path breaking. He also urged young India to take this opportunity positively and explore the module to create valuable solutions which would pave the way for the country to truly become Atma Nirbhar Bharat.&nbsp;</span>