Early Times Report
GORAKHPUR, Nov 1: Astronomer Amar Pal Singh, who is working towards remarkable efforts in the field of astronomy and promoting scientific awareness, was honoured with the National Kalam Young Scientist Award at the 6th Indian Science Techno Festival 2026 held in Ankleshwar, Gujarat. In this national-level program held on 24th and 25th October 2026, he was given this award in view of the meaningful efforts being made in the field of astronomy at the national and international level. This achievement is not only a matter of pride for him, but is also encouraging for the efforts being made in the field of astronomy and science communication.
Through this event, astronomer Amar Pal Singh got an opportunity to present his scientific thinking, creativity and innovation-related capabilities on a national platform. This honour received for efforts to develop interest in astronomy among students and the general public and to promote a scientific outlook, underlines his activeness in the field of science.
The 6th Indian Science Techno Festival was organized in collaboration with Raman Science and Technology Foundation, APJ Abdul Kalam National Council of Young Scientists, National Council of Teachers Scientists and other institutions. The aim of this event was to provide a national platform to talents related to science, technology, creativity and innovation and to encourage scientific activities.
On receiving the Young Scientist Award, astronomer Amar Pal Singh said that this is not his personal achievement but it is also the achievement of all those people who believe in science and are making their best contributions directly and indirectly in their respective parts in the society.
People associated with science and astronomy fraternity congratulated Amar Pal Singh on this big achievement
On astronomer Amar Pal Singh being honoured with this prestigious honour, scientists, educationists, researchers and well-wishers from various fields expressed happiness. On his achievement, Dr. Chandramouli Joshi (Chairman, AIRMC), Dr. J.J. Rawal (Renowned Astronomer), Anil Yadav (Former Director and Director, Council of S&T, Dept. of S&T, U.P.), Mahadev Pandey (Scientific Officer), Suresh Chandra Sharma (Scientific Officer), Sumit Srivastava (Scientific Officer), Dr. Dilip Bhatt (ISRO), Dr. A.C. Mathur (ISRO), Dr. Alok Mathur (ISRO), Dr. S.P. Vyas (ISRO), Eng. Jayant P. Joshi (ISRO), Prof. Hariom Vats (ISRO), Prof. Chandramouli Solanki, Prof. Mukesh Kumar, Chitra Singh, Paridhi Vyas, Sushi Saxena, Kaveri Yadav, Azhar Yusuf, Ajay S.T. Ali, Brijesh Yadav (IISc), Engineer V.N. Rao Reddy, Dr. Rajesh Thakur, Prof. R.R. Elangovan (ISRO), Dr. Amit (DRDO), Dr. Chakrapani Patnaik, Arvind Singh Patel, Dr. Rahul Vyas, Iritika Yusuf, Harishankar, Devendra Kumar, Ram Kripal, Ashok Mishra, Mustan Sherullah, Amresh Kumar, Shruti and Chob Singh (Senior Researcher) including many others sent best wishes and congratulated him and wished for his bright future.
This honour is an important achievement for advancing efforts being made in the field of astronomy and for spreading scientific consciousness in society. This achievement will also encourage efforts to inspire students and the general public towards science and space science.
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