Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Chhattisgarh CM Launches Antariksh Sangwari For Jashpur Space Science Students
Chhattisgarh has started a new programme called Antariksh Sangwari, meaning space friends.
It is for school students in Classes 8 to 12 from Jashpur district.
The programme will teach them about space, space travel and how astronauts train.
Around 10,000 students will be considered for selection.
Students will take an examination and may also have interviews.
The selected students will receive special training in Raipur.
They may visit Bengaluru and meet astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla.
The programme aims to help children from tribal and remote areas learn more about science and technology.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai launched Antariksh Sangwari in Jashpur on Thursday.
The programme will teach Classes 8 to 12 students about space science, space travel and astronaut training.
About 10,000 students across Jashpur’s eight development blocks will be screened for selection.
Selected students will receive training in Raipur from October 1 to 7 and may visit Bengaluru on October 15.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is supporting the initiative, which will conclude with an award ceremony on October 26.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai launched the programme, which is supported by astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and organised by the Jashpur district administration and Igniting Dreams of Young Minds Foundation.
- What
- Antariksh Sangwari will provide selected school students with education, training and practical exposure in space science, space travel and astronaut training.
- When
- The initiative launched on Thursday; registration runs until September 15, the examination is on September 26, training is scheduled for October 1–7, and the programme concludes on October 26.
- Where
- The programme covers Jashpur district, with training in Raipur and a proposed visit to Bengaluru.
- Why
- It aims to encourage scientific curiosity, scientific temperament and careers in science, research and space technology among students, including those from remote and tribal areas.
- Programme
- Antariksh Sangwari, meaning “space friends”
- Target students
- Students in Classes 8 to 12
- Selection pool
- Around 10,000 students across Jashpur’s eight development blocks
- Registration deadline
- September 15
- Examination
- September 26
- Raipur training
- October 1 to 7
- Proposed Bengaluru visit
- October 15
- Conclusion
- Award ceremony on October 26