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'''Young Scientist Programme''', otherwise known as YUVIKA (abbreviation for "YUva VIgyani KAryakram") in an annual space education and training programme by [[Indian Space Research Organisation|ISRO]] with funding from [[Department of Space]], India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/young-scientist-programme-isro-to-train-class-9-students-in-space-science-with-a-chance-to-send-their-satellites-into-space-1470629-2019-03-05|title=Young Scientist Programme: ISRO to train class 9 students in space science with a chance to send their satellites into space|last=March 5|first=India Today Web Desk|last2=March 5|first2=2019UPDATED|website=India Today|access-date=2019-09-02|last3=Ist|first3=2019 13:55}}</ref> The programme was initiated by govt. of India "to create an early interest in Space Technologies among youngsters". The program was officially announced on January 18, 2019, by ISRO's chief [[K. Sivan]] and inaugurated four months later on May 17.

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== Overview ==
The programme was announced by ISRO chief K. Sivan on January 18, 2019 through Student Outreach Programme held by Indian Space Research Organisation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://currentaffairs.gktoday.in/young-scientist-programme-01201964727.html|title=Young Scientist Programme|date=2019-01-19|website=Current Affairs Today|access-date=2019-09-02}}</ref> In the announcement, Sivan urged the state governments and respective education departments to actively cooperate to make the programme a success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/young-scientist-programme-isro-1434435-2019-01-19|title=Young Scientist Programme: ISRO to give students a chance to send their satellites to space|last=DelhiJanuary 19|first=India Today Web Desk New|last2=January 19|first2=2019UPDATED|website=India Today|access-date=2019-09-02|last3=Ist|first3=2019 13:56}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/young-scientist-programme-isro-to-train-class-9-students-in-space-science-with-a-chance-to-send-their-satellites-into-space-1470629-2019-03-05|title=Young Scientist Programme: ISRO to train class 9 students in space science with a chance to send their satellites into space|last=March 5|first=India Today Web Desk|last2=March 5|first2=2019UPDATED|website=India Today|access-date=2019-09-02|last3=Ist|first3=2019 13:55}}</ref>

== History ==
ISRO chief, during the announcement said that "the programme was aimed to inculcate and nurture space research interest in young minds."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://currentaffairs.gktoday.in/young-scientist-programme-01201964727.html|title=Young Scientist Programme|date=2019-01-19|website=Current Affairs Today|access-date=2019-09-02}}</ref> Their selection basis based on "academic performance and extracurricular activities", Sivan also added "students from rural backgrounds would be given preference in selection criteria".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/03/26/in-news-young-scientist-programme-yuvika/|title=IN NEWS- YOUNG SCIENTIST PROGRAMME (YUVIKA)|last=|first=|date=March 26, 2019|website=www.insightsonindia.com|archive-url=|archive-date=March 26, 2019|access-date=2019-09-02}}</ref>

The programme also includes invited talks by scientists, along with scheduled lab and facilities visits in the country. Apart from these, ISRO also said that there will be sessions for discussions with experts in Space Technologies. ISRO is also determined to organise practical and feedback sessions for the students.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.careers360.com/isro-launches-young-scientist-programme-school-children-registrations-open-till-april-13|title=ISRO launches Young Scientist Programme for School Children; Registrations open till April 13 {{!}} Careers360|last=https://www.careers360.com|website=news.careers360.com|access-date=2019-09-02}}</ref>

==YUVIKA 19==
The programme commenced on May 13, 2019, for the first time, as a two-week residential training programme held each summer holidays. The participation in programme was meant only for students getting in high school in the academic year 2019–2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/mar/26/register-for-isros-young-scientist-programme-till-april-3-1956137.html|title=Register for ISRO's Young Scientist Programme till April 3|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-09-02}}</ref>

The shortlisted students attended the 2 weeks training programme at four centres of ISRO namely, [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre]] (VSSC), [[Thiruvananthapuram]]; [[U R Rao Satellite Centre]] (URSC), [[Bengaluru]]; [[Space Applications Centre]] (SAC), [[Ahmedabad]] and [[North-Eastern Space Applications Centre|North Eastern Space Applications Centre]] (NESAC), [[Shillong]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.isro.gov.in/update/30-may-2019/young-scientist-programme-yuvika-2019-concluded|title=Young Scientist Programme (Yuvika-2019) concluded - ISRO|website=www.isro.gov.in|access-date=2019-09-02}}</ref>

The programme concluded on May 25, 2019 at the respective centers. The participants of YUVIKA'19 also witnessed the launch of '[[Rohini (rocket family)#Series|RH200 sounding rocket]]'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.isro.gov.in/update/30-may-2019/young-scientist-programme-yuvika-2019-concluded|title=Young Scientist Programme (Yuvika-2019) concluded - ISRO|website=www.isro.gov.in|access-date=2019-09-02}}</ref>

==YUVIKA'20==
YUVIKA'20 was to be held in May 2020, but was postponed in light of ongoing [[COVID-19 pandemic in India and ISRO cancel this programme in 2020|COVID-19 Pandemic]] in India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ISRO Yuvika 2020: इसरो ने स्थगित किया युवा विज्ञानी कार्यक्रम|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/career/story-isro-yuvika-2020-isro-postponed-young-scientist-programme-3180306.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Hindustan|language=hindi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=The Hindu Net Desk|date=2020-02-03|title=Selection for ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020 for school children is now open|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/selection-for-isros-young-scientist-programme-2020-for-school-children-is-now-open/article30725486.ece|access-date=2020-07-29|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=YUVIKA 2020 Postponed - ISRO|url=https://www.isro.gov.in/update/20-apr-2020/yuvika-2020-postponed|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.isro.gov.in}}</ref>

== Timeline ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+History of YUVIKA
!Year
!Commencement
!Conclusion
!Number of Participants
!Special Notes
|-
|2019
|May 13
|May 25
|111 Students
|The participants witnessed launch of 'RH200 Sounding Rocket'.
|-
|2020
|May 11
|May 22
|113 Students
|Postponed in light of [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]].
|}And it is cancel only in year 2020

== References ==
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[[Category:Science education in India]]
[[Category:Astronomy education events]]
[[Category:ISRO programs]]
[[Category:Youth science]]
[[Category:Recurring events established in 2019]]
[[Category:2019 establishments in India]]

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