Lok Sabha Question No. 3047 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-19
Subject: ISROs Programmes for Students
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar, Shri Shrirang Appa Chandu Barne, Smt. Bharti Pardhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3047

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025

## ISROs PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENTS

## 3047.  SHRI SHRIRANG APPA CHANDU BARNE:

SMT. BHARTI PARDHI:

SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  space  activities  are  creating  interest  among  all  the people across the country;
- (b) if  so,  whether  creating  awareness  and  adoption  of  space technologies  about  it  will  create  an  impact  on  social  and economic life of a common man;
- (c) if so, whether ISRO is organizing any outreach programmes for students  and  general  public  to  create  the  awareness  and narrate the success stories;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the student community is energised and enthused to know  more  about  space  and  astronomy  after  Chandrayaan success and if so, the details thereof;
- (f) the details of various important programmes currently available  with  ISRO  and  implemented  by  it  in  various  States especially  Uttar  Pradesh  along  with  the  number  of  students
- benefited/trained so far including the extant of benefits accrued to there, State-wise; and
- (g) the details and eligibility criteria for these programmes?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

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- (a) Yes,  Sir.  Space  activities  have  garnered  significant  interest among people across the country.
- (b) Yes, Sir. Creating awareness and encouraging the adoption of space technologies can have a significant impact on the social and economic life of a common man. Space-based applications in  areas  such  as  agriculture,  disaster  management,  weather forecasting,  communication,  navigation,  and  remote  sensing contribute to improved livelihoods, better resource management,  and  enhanced  connectivity,  thereby  fostering overall national development.
- (c) Yes, Sir. ISRO regularly organizes various outreach programs for  students and the general public to create awareness and
- share its success stories.
- (d) Various outreach initiatives include exhibitions, lectures, student workshops, online courses, and special programs such as the "Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA)" and "Space on Wheels."  ISRO  jointly  with  educational  institutions,  conducts webinars, and engages with people through social media and
- televised  events  to  inspire  interest  in  space  science  and technology.
- (e) Yes, Sir. The success of Chandrayaan missions has significantly  energized  and  enthused  the  student  community across the country. The achievements of India's lunar exploration  programs  have  sparked  immense  curiosity  and interest among students in space science and astronomy.
- (f) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched several educational outreach programs across various states, including Uttar Pradesh, to inspire and train students in space science  and  technology.  Notable  initiatives  include  YUVIKA, which saw over 700 student registrations for the 2024 edition and more than 800 registrations in 2023 from the state of Uttar Pradesh.  Through  Space  Tutors  registered  in  Uttar  Pradesh, ISRO has engaged with over 5,000 students. Additionally, the Space  on  Wheels  bus  has  reached  approximately  10,000 students and members of the general public in Uttar Pradesh.
- (g) The details and eligibility criteria for ISRO's various educational programs:
- (a) Yuva  Vigyani  Karyakram  (YUVIKA  -  Young  Scientist Programme)
- i) Details:  Targeted  to  9th  class  passed  out  students. This residential programme, provides basic knowledge of space science, technology, and applications through hands-on sessions, expert talks, and facility visits.

## (c)

## ii) Eligibility:

-  Open to students studying in Class 9 (as of January 1 of the selection year).
-  Selection is based on academic performance, participation in science fairs, Olympiads, and extracurricular activities.

## (b) Space Tutor

- i) Details: ISRO identifies interested educational institutions, NGO's/ STEM Educators to promote space science awareness among students through exhibitions, lectures, and workshops.
2. ii) Eligibility:
3.  Open to schools, colleges, and universities interested in registering with ISRO as Space Tutor.
4.  Students  of  all  age  groups  can  attend  awareness sessions.

## Space on Wheels:

- i) Details:  Mobile  exhibition  bus  equipped  with  space
2. theme based exhibits.
3. ii) Eligibility:
4.  Space  on  wheels  will  be  parked  in  educational institutions  to  facilitate  the  visit  of  students  & public in their vicinity.

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