Meteor scientist urges youth to engage with planetary defence

Indian meteor scientist Aswin Sekhar is advocating for increased youth engagement in planetary defense and space science. He emphasizes the need for better astronomy infrastructure in Indian educational institutions.
Why it matters
Promoting space science education is vital for long-term scientific advancement and planetary safety.
Copied KOOTTANAD: India’s first professional meteor scientist, Aswin Sekhar, has called on the country’s younger generation to actively engage with planetary defence programmes, describing them as one of the most critical scientific fields for humanity’s future.
The article is a straightforward profile of a scientist and his educational advocacy.
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