Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged off ‘Space on Wheels’ a unique joint initiative of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Vigyan Bharati. The Bus will go to various parts of Vidarbha. It will provide information of ISRO activities, space programmes to school students. Fadnavis was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Vijayalaxmi Bidari, Vigyan Bharati Vidarbha Secretary Naresh Chafekar, Narendra Satphale and others. Vigyan Bharati signed Memorandum of Understanding with ISRO on January 24, 2023, for sharing ISRO’s exhibition vehicle ‘Space on Wheels’ in science programmes/exhibitions. So, VIBHA - Vidarbha is going to coordinate travel and demonstration of ISRO bus in Vidarbha region.

 

 

 

Vigyan Bharati intends to take the bus to all 11 districts and talukas of Vidarbha. The ‘Space on Wheels’ bus ride planned from Wardha District starts from Bhavan’s GVM, Hinganghat. During these days, apart from viewing the displays inside the bus, Vigyan Bharati wants visitors to impart more knowledge about Indian Space Research Organisation, India’s past space missions, application of various satellites launched by ISRO and the future plans of ISRO. For this, Vigyan Bharati would be arranging lectures, presentations and screen space related films at the venue. In addition, to make it interesting for school students, the organisers are planning to organise quiz, poster making, debates, and elocution competitions.