ISRO and Muskaan Foundation team up to release area laboratory in Arunachal Pradesh

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The center has actually been called Pasang Wangchuk Sona ISRO Space Laboratory, in honour of the minister’s daddy and in acknowledgment of his long-lasting belief in the transformative power of education, it stated

A cutting edge area lab was inaugurated by Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona at remote Mechuka in Shi-Yomi district.

The laboratory at Mechuka Government Higher Secondary School, developed through a cooperation in between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Muskaan Foundation, intends to supply trainees with hands-on experience in area science and innovation, promoting interest, development, and clinical thinking amongst the youth, the main declaration stated on Friday.

The center has actually been called Pasang Wangchuk Sona ISRO Space Laboratory, in honour of the minister’s dad and in acknowledgment of his long-lasting belief in the transformative power of education, it stated.

“Today marks an emotional and proud moment for me as I inaugurated the ‘Pasang Wangchuk Sona ISRO Space Laboratory’ — dedicated to my late father. This laboratory is not just an educational facility, it is a tribute to his unwavering belief in the power of education and curiosity. I hope it becomes a place where our children dream bigger, explore science fearlessly, and reach for the stars,” Sona stated, while speaking after inaugurating the center on Friday.

He stressed that the lab will act as a center for finding out and development, motivating generations of trainees from Shi-Yomi to pursue quality in the fields of science and innovation.

Shi-Yomi Deputy Commissioner Liyi Bagra, Deputy Director of School Education Tade Dabi, Muskaan chief running officer Pranesh Debnath, trainees, instructors and neighborhood leaders went to the occasion.

Released on August 16, 2025