ISRO begins young scientist programme for students

The programme is primarily aimed at imparting basic knowledge on space technology, space science and space applications to the young ones. This will also help them appreciate what is taught at school.

The programme will be of around two weeks’ duration during summer holidays and the schedule will include invited talks, experience sharing by eminent scientists, facility and lab visits, exclusive sessions for discussions with experts, practical and feedback sessions.

Three students from each State and Union Territory covering CBSE, ICSE and State syllabus will participate every year. Those studying in Class 9 are eligible for the event. ISRO has approached Chief Secretaries of the respective states and administrators of Union Territories to monitor selection of students, which would be based on academic performance and extracurricular activities. Students belonging to rural areas would also be part of the selection criteria.

The selected students will be accommodated in ISRO guest houses and hostels. All expenses including travelling will be borne by the organisation. Travel fair will also be provided to one guardian or parent for drop and pick up of student from the reporting centre.