Trust launched in Bengaluru to carry forward Kasturirangan’s legacy, support young researchers
The Kasturirangan Trust has been launched in Bengaluru to honor the legacy of the late ISRO Chairman Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan. The organization will focus on supporting young researchers and promoting initiatives in space technology, education, sustainability, and public policy.
Why it matters
It establishes a new institutional framework to foster scientific research and policy development in India, continuing the influence of a prominent space scientist.
Trust launched in Bengaluru to carry forward Kasturirangan’s legacy, support young researchers left The trust aims to carry forward the legacy of the late Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, scientist, former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and former Rajya Sabha member, by supporting research, encouraging new ideas, and finding practical solutions to societal challenges. File photo File photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/7pzeid/article71627353.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/_DSC7579.jpg MURALI KUMAR K BENGALURU KARNATAKA 07/08/2024 : Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, former ISRO Chairman, during an interaction with The Hindu, at The Raman Research Institute, in Bengaluru. Photo MURALI KUMAR K / The Hindu Bengaluru In a bid to support young researchers through various initiatives, the Kasturirangan Trust was launched at an inaugural event in Bengaluru on Monday.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in