DHRUV
Context: Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme- ‘DHRUV’, a 14 day learning programme, was launched recently from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Headquarters at Bengaluru.
About DHRUV:
- The programme is called DHRUV (after the Pole Star) and every student to be called ‘DHRUV TARA’.
- 60 students, 30 each from Science and Performing Arts discipline, have been selected for this ambitious programme in the first batch.
- The programme begins with a tour at ISRO followed by a stay in Delhi, where the selected students will be mentored by renowned experts.
- It is being started to identify and encourage talented children to enrich their skills and knowledge.
Significance:
The programme will act as a platform to explore the talent of outshining and meritorious students, and help them achieve excellence in their specific areas of interest may it be science, performing arts, creative writing, etc.