ISRO is planning for an year long programme for commemorating the birth centenary of its founder father Dr. Vikram A Sarabhai. The programme includes exhibitions, competitions to school children, journalism awards and speeches by eminent personalities. The programme will be conducted across 100 selected cities all over India commencing from August 12, 2019 and ending on August 12, 2020. A curtain raiser inaugural function is planned on August 12, 2019, 10 AM IST at Ahmedabad, the birth place of Dr. Sarabhai. Many important dignitaries both from ISRO/DOS and DAE are participating in this function. The valedictory function for the year long programme will be at Thiruvananthapuram on August 12, 2020.

The two-hour inaugural programme will comprise of several events, including the unveiling of a commemorative coin as well as the inauguration of a ‘Space on Wheels’ exhibition inside a bus. ISRO will also be unveiling a Coffee Table book and a photo album of exclusive candids from Dr. Sarabhai’s short-lived 52 years.