Guwahati, Aug. 16 -- Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona inaugurated an advanced space laboratory at Mechuka in Shi-Yomi district on Friday.

The laboratory, located at the Mechuka Government Higher Secondary School, was developed through a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Muskaan Foundation.

The lab is designed to offer students a hands-on experience in space science and technology, fostering innovation, scientific thinking, and curiosity among young learners, according to an official statement.

The Pasang Wangchuk Sona ISRO Space Laboratory honors the minister's father and his lifelong commitment to the transformative power of education.

Speaking at the event, Minister Sona e...