From Pune's Zila Parishad Schools To NASA: 25 Students Embark On A Dream Trip To The US.

This special report follows 25 meritorious students from Pune's Zila Parishad district council schools on a historic 10-day educational tour to the United States, highlighted by a visit to NASA. The initiative, a partnership with the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), aims to foster a scientific outlook among rural students, with an itinerary that includes Washington D.C., Orlando, and Los Angeles. The students are scheduled to interact with NASA scientists, meet India's Ambassador to the United States, and visit other major science and technology institutions. The CEO of Pune ZP, Gajanan Patil, stated the goal is 'to raise their awareness in science, research and technology, which will help them in their future academic endeavours.' The report captures the excitement of the students, who also visited ISRO and the Parliament House ahead of their journey.