KISHTWAR: An official spokesperson announced the opening of a space lab, the first of its type in Jammu and Kashmir, in a government school in the Kishtwar region, calling it a “historic moment” for the Union Territory. The ground-breaking space lab, created by Vyomika Space Academy as part of the ISRO space tutor initiative and supported by the Directorate of Education Jammu, marks a significant advancement in educational technology, the official said. According to him, the facility is furnished with cutting-edge telescopes, drones, aircraft, and models of ISRO rocket and satellite demonstrations. The official said in a statement today that “this will allow students to explore the wonders of the cosmos and notable space missions from ISRO.” He said that the unveiling ceremony took place at the Government Higher Secondary School for Boys in Kishtwar with Devansh Yadav, the Deputy Commissioner, and Prehlad Bhagat, the Chief Education Officer, in attendance. The school’s employees and students were present to witness this historic cosmic occurrence, the official stated. He claimed that Govind Yadav, the chief executive of Vyomika Space Academy, lectured the group on specifics regarding the lab’s operation and its ability to motivate and advance students’ knowledge of space, science, and technology. The Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner urged students to utilise this “remarkable space lab” to its fullest potential, stressing that doing so will not only promote a deeper understanding of space but also encourage pupils to think about pursuing jobs in the field. According to him, “this initiative is expected to spark interest in astronomy-related activities at the school level, possibly pointing students in the direction of careers in this fascinating field.” The spokesman added that Vyomika Space Academy will host a state-level inter-school hydro rocket and astronomy workshop on October 15 in observance of the birth anniversary of former president A P J Abdul Kalam. Students from classes 6 through 12 will have the opportunity to receive skill development training sessions from these cutting-edge labs. The representative said that students from different schools are encouraged to take part and broaden their knowledge in these fascinating disciplines.
