800 Northeast Students Tour ISRO Facilities in Bengaluru

Speedy Summary

• A total of 800 students from eight Northeastern States visited ISRO facilities in Bengaluru under the NE-SPARKS Program.
• NE-SPARKS,an initiative by ISRO,North Eastern council,and State Governments of the Northeast region,aims to raise awareness about space science among students.
• The second and third batches comprising 100 students each visited Bengaluru on June 26-27,2025,and July 24-25,2025.
• On the first day of thier visit:

– Students explored facilities at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) and Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN).
– Engaged with senior scientists to understand deep space communications.

• On the second day:

– Students visited UR Rao Satellite Center (URSC) for an overview of satellite integration and testing processes.
– Followed by a film screening on India’s human spaceflight programme “Gaganyaan” at Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.

NE-SPARKS originated following directives from Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a meeting of NESAC Society.

Indian Opinion Analysis

ISRO’s NE-SPARKS initiative signifies critical efforts to promote science education in India’s Northeastern region – an area still striving for better access to STEM resources compared to mainstream urban centers in india. By immersing young minds into cutting-edge technology like satellite integration or deep-space communication systems under mentorship by eminent scientists, this programme may inspire future generations of researchers or engineers who could contribute significantly to India’s growing aerospace ecosystem.

Additionally, tying regional advancement goals with national programmes builds upon inclusivity – ensuring equitable opportunities across states irrespective of geographic challenges or infrastructural gaps. Such initiatives complement India’s larger ambition not only as a global scientific leader but also as a nation committed towards holistic human capital development.

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