Current Affairs - Education - Discussion

India’s first overseas Atal Innovation Centre was inaugurated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi campus in September 2025. This landmark step extends India’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) beyond its borders, creating a hub for research, entrepreneurship, and collaboration in global education and innovation. The centre is expected to strengthen India–UAE academic ties while encouraging students and researchers to develop solutions for international challenges. Alongside the inauguration, new academic programs in Energy and Sustainability (Ph.D.) and Chemical Engineering (B.Tech) were also launched, highlighting the commitment to knowledge exchange and innovation.