Dharmendra Pradhan launches ‘Apna Chandrayaan’ programme to develop scientific temper among school students

Chandrayaan 3 Mission: The ISRO Chairman and Secretary, Department of Space, were also present at the launch of the Apna Chandrayaan programme today.

By: Education Desk
New Delhi | Updated: October 18, 2023 09:23 AM IST

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Apna Chandrayan Programme: Education Minister will launch a web portal with activity-based support materials for school students (Express photo by Prem Nath Pandey/ File)

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The Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the ‘Apna Chandrayaan programme’ on October 17. As part of the programme, the Education Minister launched a web portal with activity-based support materials including colouring books, online quizzes and jigsaw puzzles on India’s Chandrayaan mission. These activity-based support materials for school students have been developed by the NCERT.

As many as 10 special modules on Chandrayaan-3 were launched to offer a comprehensive overview of the moon mission’s various facets including scientific, technological and social aspects.

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Dr Sreedhara Panicker Somanath, ISRO Chairman and Secretary, Department of Space, was present as the guest of honor at the launch of the programme today.

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The activity-based support materials and special modules on Chandrayaan-3 are aimed at developing scientific temper, curiosity, problem-solving and creativity among school students, a Ministry of Education statement said.