Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search

I appeared for YATS this year for the first time. It was during my stay at state level camp, when I came across wonderful projects and innovative concepts. I'm quite fortunate to be among the "Top 20 Young Astronomers" of Odisha which was indeed an unexpected achievement.

YATS is a really good science fair which focuses on projects related to outer space. Participating in YATS was a great experience for me as I came to know many things and meet the honourable judges of YATS.

It is an unforgettable experience. Those two days, before the result was declared, went in anxiety as well as excitement. This was possible because of the kind of support I got from my teachers, my parents and my friends.

It was a very great time for me when my name was declared in the top twenty finalists in Odisha. Then I realised that hardwork really pays. ISRO visit is not a small thing for me. It will help me a lot in my higher education. Not only was the tour important but also the friends I made there. For all my success, my parents were the torchbearer for me.

I was very excited & enjoyed the exhibition day at Pathani Samant Planetarium. The new ideas represented through the models on life on Mars are very interesting. I feel privileged to be a member who visited ISRO.

It was wonderful seeing the workings behind Chandrayan 2 and the labs at ISRO. I really liked the dedication the scientists had for their work. Hats off to them. I thank the sponsors for giving me this opportunity to visit ISRO.

This is my first time at YATS. I am happy to see all the preparation made by Tata Steel and Pathani Samanta Planetarium. I am extremely happy to be a part of this event as I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I had a wonderful experience on 12th and 13th of December, and got a lot of experience and came across a lot of innovative ideas. The stay and food arrangement was good. During my interaction with the Deputy Director, I suggested more than twenty students should be selected to visit ISRO. My suggestion was appreciated by the parents and participants. My happiest moment was when my name was declared among the Top Twenty students.

The visit played a very eloquent role in my life. The interaction with scientists in ISRO really moved me. It was a dream come true. Our visit to other educational centers of Bengaluru was also very motivating. Interacting with people who have excelled in their respective fields was really inspiring. This trip gave me a new dimension to pursue my career. A big thanks to Tata Steel and Pathani Samanta Planetarium for giving all of us this opportunity. I shall always cherish these days.