The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday announced the names of the provisional students selected for its special programme for school children called ‘Young Scientist Programme’ ‘YUva VIgyani KAryakram’ (YUVIKA) - 2019. Three students from Jharkhand have been shortlisted.
Dhriti Barnwal is a student of standard ninth from Delhi Public School Ranchi. The other two candidates selected from the state are Mantu Pani from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Dhalbhumgarh and Rinki Kumari from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Jaridih, Baradihmore.
Primarily aimed at imparting basic knowledge in the field of Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications, the programme is set to create awareness among the youngsters about the emerging areas of Space Activities. ISRO has chalked out this programme to ‘Catch them Young’.
Spanned over a duration of two weeks starting from mid May, it includes talks and experience sharing by eminent scientists, facility and lab visits, exclusive sessions for discussions with experts, practical and feedback sessions. The students are selected on the basis of their performance in academics and extracurricular activities in standard eighth.
“According to the parameters set by ISRO, three students from each district of Jharkhand were selected. At the state level a committee was formed presided by the Director to finally short list the three candidates from the state. These students will be attached to the organisation for about 16 days. They will be staying at the ISRO campus and get the right exposure”, said Uma Shankar Singh, Director Jharkhand Education Project Council.