10th Edition of Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) Launched

The 10th edition of the Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) has been launched to promote talents of school students in the field of space science.
Launching the programme and unveiling the Information Docket on YATS 2016-17 here yesterday, Odisha's Higher Education Minister Pradip Panigrahy said science and technology would be the key in bringing about exponential development in society.
Fostering the intellect of students through educational initiatives like these will help build scientific temper among students across the state, he said.
Arun Misra, Vice-president, Project Gopalpur of Tata Steel and Managing Director of Tata Steel SEZ, said the company is committed to bring about a positive transformation in key areas of education, healthcare and community development in Odisha.

Organised by Tata Steel in collaboration with Pathani Samanta Planetarium, Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) aims to promote the contribution of Pathani Samanta, the legendary astronomer of Odisha in the field of astronomy since its inception in 2007.
YATS seeks to identify and promote the talent of high school students in Odisha in the field of space science by providing platforms to express and test their knowledge, a company release said.
The top two participants from each district will be invited to the Grand Finale to be held on December 13, 2016 at Bhubaneswar. The top 20 winners will be subsequently taken on a unique exposure visit to one of the facilities of Indian Space Research Organisation, it added.