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PM exhorts youth to think beyond exploration for humanity’s benefit

New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today exhorted young scientists to think beyond exploration and focus on practical applications that can benefit everyday life, emphasising the intersection of space science and humanitarian impact.
Addressing via video message the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics being held in Mumbai, the Prime Minister urged young explorers to consider how space science can further improve lives on Earth.
The conference is being attended by more than 300 high school students from nearly 64 countries. Organised by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), a division of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, the event, which opened today, will continue till August 21.
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