DIMAPUR — North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), in collaboration with Nagaland Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing Centre (NGISRSC) observed the National Space Day on Tuesday at SIRD auditorium in Kohima with the principal secretary and development commissioner, R Ramakrishnan, as the chief guest.
Speaking at the inaugural programme, Ramakrishnan highlighted the importance of celebrating the National Space Day and also acknowledged the country’s greatest achievement in space technology, the successful landing of its Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander on the lunar south polar region on August 23, 2023, which had placed India in the elite group of space exploring nations of the world. He urged all to appreciate and keep pace with technological and scientific advancements taking place around them every day.
He further encouraged the students present at the programme to drive towards progress and development in the field of science and technology and to dream big saying that now is the right time and age for them to learn.
In conclusion, he thanked NESAC and NGISRSC for organising the event and wished them all the best in all their endeavours.
Dr. D Chutia, head of GID at NESAC, Department of Science, Umiam, Meghalaya, gave a brief overview of the programme and highlighted the importance of celebrating the National Space Day.
The inaugural programme was followed by a technical session where PS Singh, Scientist-SF, GID, NESAC, and Ritu Anilkumar, Scientist-SF, GID, NESAC, spoke on the topics ‘Space applications for societal benefit’ and ‘Indian programmes with special emphasis on moon missions’ respectively.
Altogether, more than 150 students from various schools in Kohima participated in the event. A quiz competition among the students was also held as part of the celebrations.
Earlier, project director of NGISRSC (Planning and Transformation department), M Kithan, delivered the welcome address, while senior analyst at NGISRSC, Dr. C Furkumzuk, delivered the vote of thanks.
