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When students inspired ISRO Chairman Sivan in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Jan 1 (IANS) About 40 students from select schools in this tech hub inspired Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K. Sivan on Tuesday.
“All of you with boundless energy and endless curiosity are my biggest source of inspiration and motivation,” Sivan told the students at an interaction in the state-run ISRO’s Antariksha Bhavan here.
The students, including girls, were part of the state-run ISRO’s outreach programme — Samwad with Students (SWS), unveiled on the New Year Day.
“Through the SwS initiative, we aim to engage youngsters across the country to capture their scientific temperament,” said Sivan in a statement.
SwS will draw inspiration and motivation from young India, he said, adding that the conversation mission will inspire students across schools and colleges.
“With so many challenges on hand this year, I thought it is important to seek the well wishes of students who are the future of this country,” Sivan said.
ISRO officials, including scientists, briefed the students and their 10 teachers about the Indian space programme and their benefits to the common man.
In the question and answer (Q&A) session, Sivan briefed the students on the space agency’s operations, including rockets, satellites, Chandrayaan (moon mission), Gaganyaan (human space mission) and their applications.
When a Class 8 student asked Sivan if ISRO was his first choice as a youngster, Sivan said he was a very shy when young.
“I was denied my first choice, be it college or career,” recalled the Chairman on the occasion.
Going down the memory lane, Sivan said he wanted to study engineering after high school but ended up studying B.Sc in mathematics.
“Later, I got into engineering and wanted to join ISRO’s Satellite Centre (ISAC) in Bengaluru. Instead, I joined the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thiruvananthapuram in southern Kerala. There, I wanted to join the aereo-dynamics group, but was part of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) project,” remembered Sivan.
To another question by a Class 9 student on how scientists cope with failures, the Chairman said the biggest lessons in life are derived when the plans go astray.
“Space missions are very complex in nature and different from terrestrial systems. They have to work in extreme environments more often. Our forefathers have shown us path to take failures in our stride and take on the challenges with a positive mindset,” Sivan said.
When a student asked how they could contribute to ISRO’s missions, Sivan said: “When you complete studies with focus on fundamentals of science, you could get back to us and help us solve our problems.
“We need solutions to many complex problems and you could be giving us answers to them in future.”
The rocket scientist exhorted students to take up science and mathematics with seriousness to enable them join challenging careers.
“Whenever we are short of ideas or inspiration, we will look for you. We will be ever ready to answer your questions related to India’s space missions,” Sivan added.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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