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Samwad with Students (SwS):

• As part of the enhanced outreach programme of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), a new platform named Samwad with Students (SwS) was launched in Bengaluru.
• Through the initiative, ISRO aims to engage youngsters across the country to capture their scientific temperament. The new conversation mission will inspire students cutting across schools and colleges.
• The first SwS event saw 40 wards and 10 teachers from select schools interact with ISRO Chairman K Sivan at the Anthariksh Bhavan.
• During the session, the students were first briefed about Indian space programme and their benefits to the common man.
• The Q&A session engaged students on a series of topics ranging from rockets, satellites, Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan and various space applications.
• The Chairman asked students to study science and mathematics with absolute seriousness which would enable them to take up challenging careers.