Source: PIB
Subject: Government Schemes
Context: Union Minister highlighted in the Lok Sabha, that the YUVIKA programme has benefited 1,320 students so far, successfully fostering a scientific temper and early interest in space science.
About YUVIKA (Yuva Vigyani Karyakram):
What It Is?
- YUVIKA, which stands for Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (Young Scientist Programme), is a specialized residential training initiative designed to inspire and educate school students in the field of space science.
Launched In & Organisation Involved:
- Organisation: The programme is organized by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- Target Group: It is specifically designed for students studying in Class 9 across the country.
Aim:
- To impart basic knowledge on space technology, space science, and space applications to younger students.
- To motivate young minds to consider space science and technology as a future career option.
- To identify and nurture space-related talent at an early stage of education.
Key Features
- Merit-Based Selection: Students are shortlisted through an online screening of academic credentials followed by their performance in an online quiz competition.
- Transparency: Final selection is carried out after a thorough verification of credentials to ensure a fair and transparent process.
- Inclusive Participation: The programme incorporates a 15 percent reservation specifically for students from rural and remote areas.
- Equitable Opportunity: This reservation ensures talent from all corners of the country has access to advanced scientific training.
- Scale of Impact: To date, a total of 1,320 students have participated in and benefited from the programme.
Significance:
- YUVIKA plays a major role in fostering a scientific mindset among the youth, aligning with the vision of a scientifically empowered nation.
- By targeting Class 9 students, the government captures interest at a critical stage before students make definitive career choices.
