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🚀 YUVIKA: ISRO’s Initiative to Inspire Young Scientists

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The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology highlighted the Government’s continued efforts to promote scientific temper among youth through the Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (YUVIKA)—a flagship programme by Indian Space Research Organisation.

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📜 About YUVIKA

YUva VIgyani KAryakram (YUVIKA) is a learning and awareness programme conducted by Indian Space Research Organisation.

It aims to provide basic knowledge of Space Technology, Space Science, and Space Applications to school students, especially those from rural areas.

🎯 Objectives

The programme is designed to:

  • Promote scientific awareness among young students
  • Introduce emerging trends in science and technology
  • Encourage students to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
  • Build a strong foundation for future scientists and innovators

🎓 Eligibility & Selection

  • Students who have completed Class 8 and are currently in Class 9 are eligible
  • 3 students from each State/UT are selected every year
  • Covers CBSE, ICSE, and State Board students

📝 Selection Criteria

  • Academic performance in Class 8
  • Participation in extracurricular activities
  • Special preference to rural students
  • In case of a tie, younger students are given priority

🏫 Programme Structure

YUVIKA is a two-week residential programme that includes:

  • Lectures by eminent scientists
  • Experience-sharing sessions
  • Visits to ISRO facilities and laboratories
  • Hands-on practical sessions
  • Interactive discussions with experts

🌱 Significance

YUVIKA plays a crucial role in:

  • Nurturing scientific curiosity among youth
  • Bridging the gap between rural students and advanced science
  • Creating future talent for India’s space programme

🚀 YUVIKA: युवाओं में वैज्ञानिक सोच को बढ़ावा देने की पहल

केंद्रीय मंत्री ने बताया कि Indian Space Research Organisation का Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (YUVIKA) युवाओं में वैज्ञानिक सोच विकसित करने का महत्वपूर्ण कार्यक्रम है।

📜 YUVIKA के बारे में

यह ISRO द्वारा चलाया जाने वाला एक जागरूकता और शिक्षण कार्यक्रम है, जो छात्रों को स्पेस टेक्नोलॉजी, स्पेस साइंस और स्पेस एप्लीकेशन की जानकारी देता है।

🎯 उद्देश्य

  • विज्ञान और तकनीक के प्रति जागरूकता बढ़ाना
  • STEM करियर के लिए प्रेरित करना
  • भविष्य के वैज्ञानिक तैयार करना

🎓 पात्रता

  • कक्षा 8 पास और कक्षा 9 में अध्ययनरत छात्र
  • हर राज्य/केंद्र शासित प्रदेश से 3 छात्र

📝 चयन प्रक्रिया

  • कक्षा 8 के अंक
  • सह-पाठ्यक्रम गतिविधियाँ
  • ग्रामीण छात्रों को प्राथमिकता
  • टाई होने पर कम उम्र वाले छात्र को प्राथमिकता

🏫 कार्यक्रम की संरचना

यह 2 सप्ताह का रेजिडेंशियल प्रोग्राम है, जिसमें:

  • वैज्ञानिकों के व्याख्यान
  • लैब विजिट
  • प्रैक्टिकल सेशन
  • इंटरएक्टिव डिस्कशन

🌱 महत्व

यह कार्यक्रम:

  • छात्रों में वैज्ञानिक जिज्ञासा बढ़ाता है
  • ग्रामीण छात्रों को अवसर देता है
  • भारत के भविष्य के वैज्ञानिक तैयार करता है


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