Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship initiative launched by NITI Aayog to create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship across India through programs like Atal Tinkering Labs and Atal Incubation Centres. While the Department of Science and Technology (Option A) is a tempting choice due to its focus on scientific research, AIM was specifically established as an umbrella organization under NITI Aayog to drive holistic policy-level interventions. This question tests the core concept of identifying the correct nodal agency and institutional framework responsible for major government flagship programs.