Divya Delhi:  India has a rich scientific past, including aman and Homi J. Bhabha, but it battled for decades to create a healthy scientific ecosystem. Since 2014, the Modi government has launched a series of projects to spark curiosity, encourage innovation, and train scientists from schools to labs. The government is betting heavily on STEM (scientific, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to fuel India's future with AIM, INSPIRE, and scientific student scholarships. How effective are these efforts? What's the long-term goal? Dive in. The 2015  Aayog-launched Atal Innovation Mission  drives the Modi government's endeavor. AIM, named for former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, promotes innovation and entrepreneurship in schools. Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), its flagship program, gives sixth-graders hands-on learning. The mission boldly suggests that these labs with 3D printers, robotics kits, and sensors will "cultivate one million children in India as neoteric innovators." Over 10,000 ATLs in India reach children in urban and rural areas by 2025. Giving youngsters space to create, experiment, and dream is simple yet powerful. At the 2019 India International Science Festival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Science has no failures; only efforts, experiments, and success." Modi believes curiosity sparks discoveries and  kindle it. Does it work? Early signals are good. Student inventions like solar-powered irrigation systems and low-cost water purifiers address local issues, demonstrating ingenuity with real-world impact. Critics say scalability and quality are issues. Due of India's educational gaps, providing mentorship and resources to all labs is difficult. AIM goes beyond schools. It includes higher education and startups through Atal Incubation Centres   which turn ideas into businesses. In late 2024, the Cabinet approved s Rs. 2,750 crore budget until 2028, committing to this ecosystem long-term. Modi envisions a vibrant science and technology environment that inspires future generations.