Two students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) of Odisha have brought laurels to the state by successfully participating in the prestigious ISRO YUVIKA 2026 (YUva VIgyani KAryakram), a national-level programme organised by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The YUVIKA programme is aimed at nurturing scientific curiosity among school students and providing them with first-hand exposure to space science, technology and applications. The programme offers students opportunities to interact with scientists, understand India’s space missions and gain insights into the diverse activities of ISRO.
Master Deba Disari, a Class X student of EMRS Kotpad in Koraput district, participated in the programme held at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. During the programme, he gained valuable exposure to India’s space programme, interacted with scientists and learned about various aspects of space science and space technology.
Similarly, Master Shyam Charan Tudu, a student of EMRS Bahalda, successfully participated in and completed the ISRO YUVIKA 2026 programme during the same period. His achievement has brought pride to EMRS Bahalda and EMRS Odisha and serves as an inspiration to fellow students.
The exposure gained through YUVIKA is expected to motivate the students to pursue higher education and careers in science, technology, engineering and space research. Their achievement will also inspire other EMRS students across Odisha to explore scientific opportunities, pursue excellence and aspire to participate in prestigious national-level programmes in the future.
