Himachal Govt School to Have Space Lab to Promote Scientific Interest Among Rural Students

Officials announced on Monday that a space lab will be established at a government school in this district to foster scientific thinking among rural children and cultivate their interest in science and technology.

By Jitendra Jangid Jun 20, 2023, 12:56 IST

A space lab would be set up at a government school in this district with a view to promote scientific thinking among rural children and increase their interest towards science and technology, officials said Monday. A budgetary provision of Rs 10 lakh has been made from the District Mining Fund for the construction of the space lab — the first to be developed in Himachal Pradesh — at the Government Senior Secondary School Ghumarwin, said Bilaspur Additional Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Patel. A blueprint for the project has been prepared after studying the model of a panchayat of Siddharth Nagar in Uttar Pradesh to set up the space lab in Himachal Pradesh, Patel said. According to the Additional DC, special programmes will be started to promote the scientific thinking among the students. Students of nearby schools will also be able to come and get science-related information in the space lab. Students will be able to get detailed information about other important projects of ISRO including satellite launcher systems as well as drones manufacturing, Patel added.

Officials announced on Monday that a space lab will be established at a government school in this district to foster scientific thinking among rural children and cultivate their interest in science and technology. The District Mining Fund has allocated a budget of Rs 10 lakh for the construction of the space lab, marking the first of its kind in Himachal Pradesh. Bilaspur's Additional Deputy Commissioner, Nidhi Patel, confirmed that the Government Senior Secondary School Ghumarwin will be the site for this initiative.

Taking inspiration from a successful panchayat model in Siddharth Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, a blueprint for the project has been developed to set up the space lab in Himachal Pradesh. Patel emphasized the implementation of special programs aimed at promoting scientific thinking among the students. Additionally, students from nearby schools will have the opportunity to visit the space lab and access science-related information.

Notably, the space lab will provide comprehensive insights into various significant projects undertaken by ISRO, including satellite launcher systems and drone manufacturing. Patel expressed her enthusiasm for the lab's potential to offer students detailed knowledge about these important endeavors.

Himachal Govt School to Have Space Lab to Promote Scientific Interest Among Rural Students

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