(North East Students' Programme for Awareness, Reach, and Knowledge on Space)
 
NE-SPARKS, is collaborative program, of the Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region (MDoNER), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and the respective state governments, aims to kindle an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields among the youth of the region.
 
Key highlights include:

• Exposure visits to ISRO facilities such as the Satellite Control Centre, Mission Operations Complex, Indian Deep Space Network, and U R Rao Satellite Centre.
• Interaction with senior ISRO scientists and engineers to gain insights into satellite operations, deep space communications, and India's space missions, including the Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Program.
• Designed to bridge geographical and informational gaps for students from remote areas, offering them a unique opportunity to witness cutting-edge space technologies.
• North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) acts as the nodal agency for the program's execution with support from ISRO’s Capacity Building and Public Outreach (CBPO) unit.

The initiative also reflects a broader government commitment to nurture talent from the North East, encouraging youth participation in the country’s growing space sector.

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