Children and youth have fascination for space and universe. They are very curious and wish to know everything about all the celestial phenomenon.
ISRO Announces Young Scientist Programme ‘Yuvika’ 2024
Children and youth have fascination for space and universe. They are very curious and wish to know everything about all the celestial phenomenon. To address this staunch curiosity of young minds, ISRO is organising a special programme for School Children called “Young Scientist Programme” “Yuva VIgyani KAryakram” (YUVIKA).
The key objective of this initiative is to impart basic knowledge on Space Science, Space Technology and Space Applications to the younger students in emerging trends in space science and technology. ISRO has chalked out this programme to “Catch them young“. As we all are aware that the youngsters can involve and excel in space science and technology if they get an opportunity because they are the future building blocks of our nation.
YUVIKA programme is also expected to encourage more students to pursue in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based research and aligned career. The programme envisages two weeks’ classroom training, practical demonstration of experiments, hands on CANSAT, Robotic kit, Model rocketry interactions with ISRO scientists and field visits. ISRO received an overwhelming response for YUVIKA – 2023, as more than 1.25 lakhs students had registered for YUVIKA – 2023 from all corners of India. The students are selected from all states and union territories based on marks scored in their last examination, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
How to Register for YUVIKA-2024?
Register in ISRO Antariksha Jigyasa Platform: https://jigyasa.iirs.gov.in/registration
Who can apply for YUVIKA – 2024?
Students studying in Class 9 as on January 1, 2024, within India are eligible to apply for the ISRO YUVIKA. Applicants are advised to review carefully all the details entered in the application form, uploaded documents and certificates before submitting the application form.
