In a unique educational initiative, all government schools across Uttar Pradesh are set to open for one hour on Wednesday evening to show schoolchildren live coverage of the Chandrayaan-3 landing on the Moon’s surface. The government has mandated that government schools will open from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm on Wednesday. This will be the time when Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled to touch down on the lunar surface and will be telecast live.
Additionally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation will be a highlight of this unique educational event.
In preparation for this educational spectacle, the Additional State Project Director of Uttar Pradesh, Madhusudan has issued an order for students and teachers in all educational institutions across the state to convene special meetings and actively participate in the live telecast.
Furthermore, school principals have been instructed to ensure all necessary arrangements to facilitate the special screening of the event.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the live telecast of the Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing program will commence at 5:20 pm on Wednesday.
“This educational endeavor not only promises to bring the marvels of space exploration to the young minds of Uttar Pradesh but also serves as a testament to the nation’s commitment to scientific advancement and education. As students gather in their schools for this extraordinary event, they will have a front-row seat to witness India’s strides in space technology and exploration,” Madhusudan said.
“India's Chandrayaan-3 moon landing is a momentous occasion, which will not only fuel curiosity but also ignite a passion for exploration in the minds of youth. This will instil a deep sense of pride and unity as we collectively celebrate the power of Indian science and technology. In this sequence, all the DIET Principals and BSAs have been directed to hold special meetings in schools and educational institutions from 5.15 pm to 6.15 pm and make arrangements for a live telecast,” he added.