Day 9
Science & TechnologySkim2026-03-11
Inauguration of ISRO's START 2026 Programme
What Happened
ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan inaugurated the fourth edition of the Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) programme. The initiative provides introductory online training in space science to undergraduate and postgraduate students across India.
Why It Matters
It builds a human resource pipeline for upcoming strategic projects like the Gaganyaan mission and the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by encouraging academic interest in space research.
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