• Recently, the Union Education Minister inaugurated 46 online AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs)
• The first ATAL Academy and NWRO was announced with establishment of ATAL Academy in the country at Jaipur, Vadodara, Guwahati & Trivandrum by the then Hon’ble Union Minister, Human Resource Development(now Education  Minister) on 24.9.2018

Objectives of ATAL academies

• To plan and help in imparting quality technical education in the country
• To support technical institutions in fostering research, innovation and entrepreneurship through training in various emerging areas
• To stress upon empowering technical teachers & technicians using Information & Communication Technology
• To utilize SWAYAM platform and other resource for the delivery of trainings.
• To provide a variety of opportunities for training and exchange of experiences.
• Such as workshops, Orientations, learning communities, peer mentoring and other
  faculty development programmes.
• To support policy makers for incorporating training as per requirements

The nine thrust areas are as follows:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Internet of Things
• Block Chain
• Robotics
• Quantum computers
• Data sciences
• Cyber security
• 3D printing & Design
• Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality

Faculty Development Programme (FDP)

• The scheme is intended to Institutions for induction training to teachers employed in AICTE approved Technical Institutions to facilitate up-gradation of knowledge and skill. Rs 5-7 Lakh are granted for the 2 weeks FDP.