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Bengaluru: The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is organising a programme for schoolchildren — 'Young Scientist Programme' or 'Yuva Vigyani Karyakram' (YUVIKA) — to impart basic knowledge in space technology, space science, and space applications.
For details, visit: https://jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/ yuvika.
Key dates
Registration closes: March 23
First selection list : April 7
Programme duration: May 19-30
Who can apply?
Students in Class 9 (as of January 1) eligible to apply.
There is an additional 15% weightage for students studying in village or panchayat limits. Extracurricular achievements in sports or participation in NCC, NSS, or Scouts and Guides will also be given preference.
7 Isro centres will host the programme
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram
Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota
UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru
Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad
North-Eastern Space Applications Centre (NE-SAC), Shillong