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Initiatives under Science Branch Need to know

The Young Scientist
My Unforgettable residential program for
Program (YUVIKA) by
ISRO is a 2-week
9th standard students
(14-16 years old) to
journey to ISRO scientists, engage
cultivate interest in
space science and
technology. Selected
students interact with
in hands-on
ISRO explore ISRO's research
experiments, and
and development
activities.

A s a ninth-grade student from experts in the field. In this report, I

will share my experience, insights and
with a passion for space
takeaways from this incredible journey,
technology and rocketry, I
was thrilled to discover highlighting the exciting moments,
the Indian Space Research challenges and knowledge gained
Organization's (ISRO) during my time at ISRO.
student program YUVIKA
(Yuva Vigyani
Karyakram). I had always Day 1:
been fascinated by the
wander of space and
science behind rocketry 1. Yoga session
since childhood. So, I 2. Inaugural ceremony
applied for the program and 3. Interacted with Mr. S. Somnath, a
was overjoyed when I renowned figure in the field of
received the news of my space technologyPracticals
selection. The opportunity 1. Made a paper model of Chandrayaan-3
to spend twelve days at and a satellite Astroset
ISRO, immersing myself 2. Gained insights into the design
in the world of space and functionality of rockets.
exploration, was a
dream come true.
During my stay, I was Day 2:
part of a comprehensive
program that included Explored Rocketry and the Cosmos
lectures, practical
sessions, cultural events Day 3:
and sports activities. This
experience not only deepened 1. Bird watching, Rocket Launch and
my understanding of Cosmic Wonders
space and technology 2. Tracked satellites
but also allowed me to 3. Seen the live rocket launch from
engage with likeminded Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
individual and learn

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