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EMRS Swayem student Leenormit Lepcha selected for ISRO YUVIKA 2025
Leenormit Lepcha, a Class IX student at Eklavya Model Residential School, Swayem, Mangan district, has achieved a remarkable milestone by being selected for the Indian Space Research Organisation’s prestigious Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA) 2025. This selection highlights her academic excellence and the growing opportunities for students from remote and tribal regions of Sikkim.
The official communication from ISRO confirms that Leenormit will participate in the YUVIKA programme at the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad, from May 13 to May 31, 2025. The programme aims to nurture scientific curiosity among young students and provide them with hands-on exposure to space science and technology.
Lepcha's selection is a proud moment for Eklavya Model Residential School, which continues to empower tribal students through quality education. The achievement is also a testament to the school’s commitment to fostering talent and bridging educational gaps for students in the region.
Leenormit Lepcha, a Class IX student at Eklavya Model Residential School, Swayem, Mangan district, has achieved a remarkable milestone by being selected for the Indian Space Research Organisation’s prestigious Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA) 2025. This selection highlights her academic excellence and the growing opportunities for students from remote and tribal regions of Sikkim.
The official communication from ISRO confirms that Leenormit will participate in the YUVIKA programme at the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad, from May 13 to May 31, 2025. The programme aims to nurture scientific curiosity among young students and provide them with hands-on exposure to space science and technology.
Lepcha's selection is a proud moment for Eklavya Model Residential School, which continues to empower tribal students through quality education. The achievement is also a testament to the school’s commitment to fostering talent and bridging educational gaps for students in the region.