Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Collector urges students to explore space science and research
G Rajakumari, the District Collector of Nandyal, spoke to students about space science.
She was speaking at the start of World Space Week celebrations at SVR Engineering College.
The events run from October 4 to 10 and have the theme “Rocket Revolution.”
She encouraged students to do experiments and explore ideas, not just study textbooks.
She said creativity and perseverance can help people succeed in science and technology.
She also explained that space technology can help with weather forecasts, cyclone warnings, and watching crops.
Rajakumari recalled Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and encouraged students to dream big and work hard.
Students also presented cultural programs and received mementos.
Nandyal District Collector G Rajakumari urged students to take an interest in space science and develop a research-oriented approach.
She spoke at the opening of World Space Week celebrations at SVR Engineering College on Wednesday.
The October 4–10 events, organized by an ISRO scientist team, are themed “Rocket Revolution.”
Rajakumari encouraged students to learn through experiments and exploration, and said creativity and perseverance support success in science and technology.
She highlighted space technology’s uses in weather forecasting, cyclone warnings, and crop monitoring, and urged students to dream big and work with discipline.
- Who
- Nandyal District Collector G Rajakumari, students, and an ISRO scientist team.
- What
- World Space Week celebrations were inaugurated, and Rajakumari urged students to explore space science and research.
- When
- Wednesday; the celebrations run from October 4 to 10. The year is not specified.
- Where
- SVR Engineering College in Nandyal.
- Why
- To encourage students to pursue space science and research; Rajakumari also described practical uses of space technology.
- Event
- World Space Week celebrations
- Theme
- “Rocket Revolution”
- Dates
- October 4–10; year not specified
- Venue
- SVR Engineering College, Nandyal
- Organizer
- An ISRO scientist team
- Space technology uses mentioned
- Weather forecasting, cyclone warnings, and crop monitoring
- Other participants named
- SHAR ISRO Deputy Director Dr S Shankaran, senior scientist T Srinivasa Reddy, scientist Aditya, and college faculty