28/03/2022
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, JALANDHAR MAKES IT ON TO THE COVETED LIST OF WINNERS IN PRESTIGIOUS ATL SPACE CHALLENGE 2021
Sanat Gupta, Ananay Mayor, and Ojas Arora of Delhi Public School Jalandhar have brought laurels to the institution by making it to the Top 75 in the most prestigious ATL Space Challenge 2021. The challenge was launched on 6th September 2021 by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as part of the nation-wide celebration of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India.
In this challenge, that stressed upon the value of space science and its challenges for humans, the winning trio of DPS Jalandhar designed a ‘Semi-Autonomous Operation (SAO) Technology’ for healthcare under the theme of ‘Inhabit Space’. Their innovation of a life support system, which can enable human existence in space, has been adjudged to have a place in the Top 75.
The Challenge saw enthusiastic participation from over 6,500 students from 32 states/UTs students and more than 2,500 entries were received across various categories from students (both from ATL schools as well as Non-ATL schools). The result of the ATL Space Challenge was announced in an online ceremony and more prizes and recognitions will soon be announced by ISRO.
The students had submitted their entries using the online portal. Virtual YouTube LIVE sessions were also conducted by the AIM-ISRO-CBSE team to guide and motivate them.
Pro Vice Chairman Thakur Arun Singh, CAO Colonel AK Maini (Retd.) and Principal Ms Ritu Kaul congratulated the students on their magnificent win. They applauded the earnest efforts of the team and wished them luck in their future endeavours.