Wednesday, September 23, 2009

1st Vikram Sarabhai Model Rocket Competition - 2003







Mr. Pratham Ambla was Instrumental in introducing and organizing the 1st Vikram Sarabhai Model Rocket Competition in 2003, which marked a significant first for India. The event attracted 215 participants from various schools and organizations in Ahmedabad.

It was inaugurated by Dr. K.N. Shankara, Director of the Space Application Centre (SAC), and the prize distribution was conducted by Mrs. Mrinalini Sarabhai, Director of the Darpana Academy for Performing Arts.

The competition was divided into three categories: Group 1 for students in grades 5 to 7, Group 2 for students in grades 8 to 12, and Group 3 for college students, B.Ed. students, teachers, lecturers, and science center coordinators.

Prizes were awarded based on the height achieved by the model rockets.

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