Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Odisha Honors Young Astronomers at YATS 2025 Finale
Odisha celebrated the winners of the Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) 2025.
This competition encourages school students to learn about space science.
Over 76,700 students participated this year, and 30 winners were chosen.
The winners will visit an ISRO facility.
The event featured talks by space experts and a YATS alumnus.
The theme was 'Stargazer Today, Gagannaut Tomorrow,' which connects to India's space mission.
The program has reached over 4.7 lakh students since it started in 2007.
The minister and Tata Steel officials praised the initiative for inspiring young minds in science and innovation.
Odisha Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra felicitated 30 winners of YATS 2025.
YATS 2025 saw 76,700 participants, with 30 winners selected from 60 finalists across Odisha.
The program, organized by Tata Steel and Pathani Samanta Planetarium, aims to promote astronomy and scientific inquiry.
Winners will visit an ISRO facility, continuing a tradition for YATS winners.
The event featured interactions with space experts and a YATS alumnus, emphasizing India's space research ambitions.
- Who
- Odisha Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra, Tata Steel, Pathani Samanta Planetarium, 30 winners, 76,700 participants
- What
- 19th edition of Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) 2025 grand finale
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Why
- To promote astronomy, scientific inquiry, and honor Pathani Samanta’s legacy
Supporters
Critics
Program's Impact
Supporters
The program successfully inspires young students to pursue careers in science and astronomy, fostering a spirit of scientific inquiry.
Critics
Some may argue that the program's reach could be expanded beyond Odisha to include students from other states, making it more inclusive.
- Event
- Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) 2025
- Organizers
- Tata Steel and Pathani Samanta Planetarium
- Participants
- 76,700 students in 2025, 4.7 lakh since 2007
- Winners
- 30 from 60 finalists across Odisha
- Theme
- Stargazer Today, Gagannaut Tomorrow
- Special Guests
- ISRO scientist Amitav Mohanty, Antariksh Parichha, YATS alumnus Ayush Dalai
- Prize
- Visit to an ISRO facility
