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Young Astronomer Talent Search Winners Awarded by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, December 17, 2024

~ 18th Edition of event organised by Tata Steel and Pathani Samanta Planetarium ~

~ Participation from over 71,000 students across 30 districts of Odisha ~

Bhubaneswar, December 17, 2024: Thirty winners of the Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) 2024 were felicitated by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, at the Pathani Samanta Planetarium in Bhubaneswar on December 13, 2024. Organised by Tata Steel in collaboration with the Pathani Samanta Planetarium, the 18th edition of YATS witnessed participation from over 71,000 students from 30 districts of the state.

Appreciating the talent showcased by the participants and the winners, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, said: “I thank Tata Steel and the Pathani Samanta Planetarium, under the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of Odisha, for their collaborative efforts in promoting talent and fostering education through the Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) programme. I am truly impressed by the innovative ideas presented by the children, and I believe that our country’s future depends on nurturing talented young minds like theirs.”

Krushna Chandra Patra, The Minister of Science and Technology, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare,who was also present at the event, said: “The 30 students being felicitated today are the real strength of our nation, and their progress will make the entire country proud.”

Rajiv Kumar, Vice President, Operations, Tata Steel Kalinganagar, said: “The Grand Finale of the 18th edition of Tata Steel YATS celebrates the boundless potential of young minds and their passion for science. For nearly two decades, YATS has nurtured scientific curiosity, inspiring students to explore astronomy and pursue careers in science. In collaboration with the Government of Odisha, we have reached thousands, promoting talent and fostering aspirations. Congratulations to all participants, especially the winners — this is just the beginning of an exciting journey. Let us continue to ignite dreams and build a future where innovation and excellence thrive.”

Celebrating the achievements of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the theme for this edition of YATS was “Will Space be Your Next Travel Destination?”. The winners will get the unique opportunity to visit an ISRO facility where they will interact with leading space scientists and gain valuable insights into the world of space exploration.

The ceremony was also graced by Dusmanta Kumar Swain, Hon’ble MLA, Khandapada, Smt. Anu Garg, Development Commissioner Cum Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha, Smt. Chithra Arumugam, Principal Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of Odisha and Chairperson, Pathani Samanta Planetarium, and Smt. Urmiprava Maharana, Deputy Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of Odisha and Director-in-charge, Pathani Samanta Planetarium.

Dr Geetha Varadan, Former Programme Director, ISRO, and Former Director, Advanced Data Processing Research Institute, and Kishan Thakkar, Vice President Engineering, GalaxEye, also joined for an interactive session with the children.

Since its inception, YATS has engaged over 4,00,000 young science enthusiasts from across Odisha, making it one of the region's most prominent platforms for fostering scientific talent. Over the past 18 editions of YATS, more than 200 students have had the exceptional opportunity of visiting ISRO facilities, further strengthening the programme’s impact on the future of science education.

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Sarvesh Kumar,
Chief Corporate Communications, Tata Steel,
E-mail : sarvesh.kumar@tatasteel.com

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  • It is one of the world's most geographically diversified steel producers, with operations and commercial presence across the world.
  • The group recorded a consolidated turnover of around US$27.7 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2024.
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  • The Company has been on a multi-year digital-enabled business transformation journey intending to be the leader in ‘Digital Steel making’. The Company has received the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse recognition for its Jamshedpur, Kalinganagar, and IJmuiden Plants. Tata Steel has also been recognised with the ‘Digital Enterprise of India – Steel’ Award 2024 by Economic Times CIO.
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  • Received Prime Minister’s Trophy for the best performing integrated steel plant for 2016-17, 2024 Steel Sustainability Champion recognition from worldsteel for seven years in a row, 2023 Climate Change Leadership Award by CDP, Top performer in Iron and Steel sector in Dun & Bradstreet's India's top 500 companies 2022, Ranked as the 2024 most valuable Mining and Metals brand in India by Brand Finance, ‘Most Ethical Company’ award 2021 from Ethisphere Institute, and ‘Best Corporate for Promotion of Sports’ recognition at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2024.
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