Young Scientist India - Edition 10, Manthan

India's foray into space exploration has seen a significant boost with initiatives like the Young Scientist India (YSI) program, hosted by Space Kidz India, designed to inspire and nurture the next generation of space scientists and researchers. YSI India is not just a competition; it's a movement aimed at fostering innovation and scientific curiosity among the youth of India.

Before moving on to the more information about the challange, you must aware about the Manthan as well. In fact, the challange is being endorsed by Manthan, a Government of India's platform which promotes collaboration at scale between industry and the scientific research and development ecosystem to help meet India's national targets and United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

So, this is the tenth edition of YSI. Young Scientist India is an innovative competition to promote science awareness among high school students, expand their grasp of science, and draw them into scientific careers and exploration, since there is a BIG VACUUM in the enrolment of young scientists in our research centres.

The YSI Competition provides over 500,000 rupees in prizes to the finest idea for aspiring innovators/entrepreneurs in four categories that holistically represent the solution types required to develop an economy that works for everybody in the digital era.

How to Participate in YSI India

Participation in YSI India is open to school and college students with a passion for space science and technology. To get involved, interested candidates can visit the Space Kidz India website for details on eligibility criteria, application procedures, and competition guidelines.

The competition is divided into four categories: app development, electronics, robotics, and space sciences, and only GOVERNMENT SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM INDIA can register and submit project abstracts online.

Eligibility

Students in Class/Grade: 8th - 12th enrolled in Government schools across India are eligible. A distinguished jury from around the world convened to carefully choose the top projects. And there is no registration fee to participate.