In order to spark the interest among the students in space research, a ‘Young Scientist Program’ has been launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Friday.
"Under this one-month program selected students, mostly 8th standard passed out students, will be given lecturers and access to research laboratories," said Chairman, ISRO, Dr. K Sivan. "The students will get a practical experience of building small satellite," Dr. K Sivan added.
While addressing a press conference, he said that one of the main focus of the ISRO this year is to expand its reach to the young minds of the nation. "Gaganyaan, outreach programme, planned missions and Vikram Sarabhai Centenary celebrations are the other priority areas," the Chairman said.
Scientific Secretary ISRO, Shri R Uma Maheshwaran, Deputy Director, Directorate of Human Space Flight Programme Shri AK Sinha, Director Office of Media, Public Relations Shri Vivek Singh were also present at the press conference.
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