Opportunity for 100 Students from Each North Eastern State to Tour ISRO
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Synopsis
On April 21, officials announced that 100 science students from each northeastern state will visit ISRO in Bengaluru to enhance their understanding of space science and technology from April to December 2025, under the NE-SPARKS initiative.
Key Takeaways
- 100 students from each northeastern state to visit ISRO.
- Program aims to foster awareness about space science.
- Organized under NE-SPARKS initiative.
- Implemented by NE-SAC with support from the Ministry of DoNER.
- Focus on holistic development through space technology.
Imphal, April 21 (NationPress) A minimum of 100 science students from each of the eight northeastern states will have the chance to explore the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru, aimed at sparking interest and enhancing understanding of space science and technology, officials announced on Monday.
A representative from the Manipur government stated that gifted science students from the northeastern region will visit the ISRO headquarters in successive groups from April through December 2025.
A group of 13 students along with a coordinator departed from Imphal for ISRO via the Imphal International Airport on Monday.
Bisheshwar Khumukcham, the nodal officer and Additional Director of Education for the Manipur government, marked the send-off for the group in the presence of parents, educators, and other officials at Bir Tikendrajit International airport in Imphal.
As per a representative from the state Education Department, this excursion is part of the initiative titled North East Student Programme for Awareness, Reach and Knowledge on Space (NE-SPARKS).
This initiative will be executed by the North East Space Applications Centre (NE-SAC) under the auspices of the Ministry of DoNER (Development of North Eastern Region).
The purpose of this tour is to spark interest and increase awareness about space science and technology, according to the official.
Located near Shillong, the NE-SAC is a collaborative effort between the Department of Science and the North Eastern Council (NEC) to provide developmental aid to the northeastern region (NER) through space science and technology.
The centre is charged with developing high-tech infrastructure to catalyze the holistic development of NER in India by offering support in space science and technology.
Additionally, the centre collaborates with the State Remote Sensing Application Centres of NER and serves as a central hub for implementing significant national and regional programs focused on natural resource management, infrastructure planning, healthcare, education, emergency communication, early disaster management warnings, and atmospheric science research.
The centre has successfully completed numerous application projects backed by user agencies in the region and has initiated research and development projects under the Earth Observation Applications Mission, ISRO Geo-sphere Biosphere Programme, Satellite Communications, Disaster Management Support, and Space Science Programmes.
The Union Home Minister presides over the NESAC Society, while the ISRO chief chairs the NESAC Governing Council.
