ISRO Scientists Mentor Students At Chandigarh University Space Programme 2026

In a significant step towards advancing space technology education and research , Chandigarh University has launched the KCC Space Technology & Research Programme 2026 and the KCC Summer Internship Programme 2026 at its campus under the Kalpana Chawla Centre (KCC).

The month-long national programme, running from June 15 to July 11, 2026 , brings together leading scientists and experts from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), and other premier national institutions. The initiative aims to provide students and research scholars with hands-on exposure to emerging space technologies, satellite systems, and semiconductor applications.

The inaugural ceremony was attended by Dr S Sudhakar, Deputy Director, U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), ISRO , as Chief Guest, and Prof. Priyadarshnam, Head & Project Director, SSPACE, IIST , as Guest of Honour. Senior officials including Dr Kamaljeet Singh, Director General, SCL Chandigarh, and Sri Jothy Soman, Group Director, URSC, ISRO, also participated.

Speaking at the event, Dr Sudhakar highlighted the importance of indigenous technology development , stating that India’s progress in space missions has been driven by self-reliance and talent. He noted that space-based services such as communication, navigation, surveillance, and defence applications will expand significantly in the coming decades, aligning with India’s roadmap towards 2047.

Prof. Priyadarshnam emphasised ISRO’s culture of precision engineering, rigorous testing, and human expertise , describing them as key factors behind mission success. He also underlined the growing relevance of quantum technology and artificial intelligence in strengthening space communication systems and data-driven decision-making.

Dr Kamaljeet Singh of SCL highlighted semiconductors as the backbone of the digital and strategic economy , noting India’s push under the India Semiconductor Mission to build a self-reliant ecosystem for advanced computing, AI, and space applications.

Over the next four weeks, around 15 scientists and experts from ISRO, IIST, NSIL, IIRS, MoES, and SCL will conduct lectures, workshops, laboratory demonstrations, and mentoring sessions for students and faculty.The initiative aims to strengthen India’s future talent pipeline in space science, semiconductor technology, and advanced research domains .