Delhi Public School, Patna was honoured to be selected among the Top 50 Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Schools out of more than 10,000 ATLs across India by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog. As a mark of this achievement, the school was invited as a special guest to attend the 77th Republic Day Celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. The selection recognized the school’s outstanding contribution to innovation and excellence through ATL activities at the national level during 2025. Notably, from Bihar, only three schools were chosen, and DPS Patna stood out as the only private institution among them. This prestigious national-level programme, the second of its kind organized by AIM, was conducted in New Delhi from January 23 to January 27, 2026. Each participating school was represented by two teachers (including the ATL In-charge) and two students. Day 1 (January 23, 2026) marked the arrival of all delegations at Hotel Samrat, New Delhi.

The teams were formally welcomed and addressed by AIM Director Mr. Deepak Bagla and Former AIM Director Mr. Chintan Vaishnav, who shared AIM’s vision and emphasized the importance of innovation, collaboration, and nurturing young minds on a national platform. On Day 2 (January 24, 2026), participants visited the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, gaining valuable insights into India’s political history and the contributions of its Prime Ministers. Later, the teams toured Rashtrapati Bhawan, where expert guides explained the historical and administrative significance of the premises. The visit concluded with refreshments at the scenic Amrit Udyan. Day 3 (January 25, 2026) featured a visit to the National Science Centre, where students explored interactive galleries on prehistoric life, nuclear power, and digital technology, along with engaging live science demonstrations. In the evening, an interaction session was held at Kautilya Hall with the Hon’ble Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, accompanied by Mr. Deepak Bagla. Shaurya Bagaria and Ayaat Nazir of Class VIII represented DPS Patna, sharing details of their innovative projects and receiving encouragement to pursue initiatives with wider social impact.