• The Young Scientist Programme ‘Yuvika2019’ was inaugurated by Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO Chairman Dr K Sivan, through video mode in Bengaluru today.
• The two-week residential summer vacation programme spread over four ISRO centres in Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad and Shillong are attended by 110 students.

BACKGROUND:

• The programme will help in inculcating scientific temper in the students.
• Science and Technology is an essential component for the development of any country, they play a major role in improving the quality of life including safety and security of human beings.
• How the applications of Space technology is helping in the day to day activities of common man besides ensuring the safety of life and property during disaster situations.
• That programmes like this will lead to national integration and nation building.
• The participants will be visiting the spaceport of India, Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Shriharikota during this programme.