Chairman, ISRO / Secretary, Department of Space launched ISRO Technical Training Programme (ITTP) on August 08, 2022 through virtual mode in the presence of Smt. Sandhya Salwan, DDG, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Directors of various ISRO centres, Regional Director, RSSDE, Karnataka and Director, Capacity Building and Public Outreach, ISRO Headquarters were present in the event.

The programmes aim to impart training for upgrading the skills and knowledge of Technicians and Technical / Scientific assistants of ISRO. In this regard, ISRO entered into an MOU with MSDE during April, 2022 to conduct short term customised training course at various NSTIs under MSDE.

The first ITTP programme in the series of 12, during the calendar year is being organised from August 08-12, 2022 at NSTI, Bengaluru. Each training session covers 20 technical staff from all ISRO Centres.

On this occasion, Chairman ISRO / Secretary DOS emphasised need to bring out skill development courses for ISRO employees and qualified youth to prepare them to cater to the requirements of transforming space Industries and start-ups.