Lakshmi Vilas Bank, one of India’s fastest growing Banks,
announced its support to Space Kidz India’s new project titled ‘NSLV Kalam-2’
selected by NASA. This is a 48 hour mission in which apayload, twice the size of Empire State
building will be created. This payload will be
flown in NASA's scientific balloon that will be sent into the
stratosphere. This project is aimed at understanding the feasibility of space
tourism in India by equipping it with sensors to collect data and human DNA samples. It is also intended at
devising a functional space printer in the honor of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Eight students including six from Chennai have
designed and developed this payload. The said balloon is set to be
launched from NASA’s Langley Research Centre on August 24 or 31,
depending on the presence of eclipse.
Applauding the efforts put in by
children, P Mukherjee, MD & CEO, Lakshmi Vilas Bank, said “Our
support to NSLV Kalam project is one of the many ways of LVB to reinforce its
commitment to encourage the spirit
of innovation among children. We decided to join hands with Space Kidz India
with an objective to fuel young minds’ aspiration to reach the skies.
Feats such as these ought to be recognized and motivated so that youth across
the country take interest in science. Nurturing such talents will go a long way
in creating a pool of innovators and scientists who would guide the nation to
the forefront of the technological revolution that the world is witnessing”.
Srimathy Kesan, CEO, Space Kidz India, said, “We thank Lakshmi Vilas Bank for
their support. Commitment by premier organizations such as LVB will not only
boost morale, but will also provide buoyance to children’s wings who can reach
the sky”.
LVB runs various initiatives such as education, development of
girl child, rural sports, homes for elderly focus and supporting Government’s
Swachh Bharat mission. The Bank is highly supportive of the involvement of its
employees in its CSR initiatives and community activities of their choice and
therefore proactively encourages their support to bank’s CSR activity.
Space Kidz India, is an organization creating international
experimental leaning for students in the field of science, technology, art and
culture. Space Kidz India, headquartered in Chennai, has conducted various
contests for identifying young scientist to lead its projects. Its recent
endeavor “Kalam Sat”, world’s lightest and first 3D printed satellite, has
received large support world over, which stands testimony to its dedication and
excellence. Space Kidz India team has won a spot in The NASA’s Balloon
Challenge, 2017 conducted by “idoodleedu inc”.
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