Bhopal Celebrates National Space Day with Innovative Ideathon and Events

Bhopal's Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) is hosting an Ideathon as part of the National Space Day 2024 celebrations, inviting college students to participate in a Planet Colony Design contest. This online competition, structured in two phases, encourages participants to envision human life beyond Earth, with cash prizes awarded for the most innovative and feasible concepts. The initiative aims to foster cutting-edge thinking in space colonization. In addition to the Ideathon, the celebrations will feature a Quiz focused on Space Exploration and a Poster Making Contest themed "Life on Moon: Past, Present and Future" for school students. An Astrophotography Contest is also open to participants of all ages, allowing them to showcase the beauty of the night sky. These events are scheduled for August 22 and 23, leading up to the main celebration on August 23. Prof. Savita Nema, Coordinator of the Space Technology Incubation Centre at MANIT, is overseeing the meticulous preparations for the events. In her opening remarks, she highlighted the significance of such initiatives in nurturing a passion for space science among students. The organizing team, including Deepak Kumar and Dheeraj Agrawal, along with members of the AstroAlliance, is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment for learning and exploration. With a diverse lineup of activities, MANIT Bhopal aims to inspire students from schools and colleges across Madhya Pradesh, encouraging them to bring their innovative ideas and enthusiasm for space science to the forefront during this inaugural National Space Day celebration.