Philanthropist backs space education, research at IISc

Philanthropist Kachigere Krishnappa has donated to IISc to support space education and research.

Kachigere Krishnappa instituted two "Meenakumari and Siddegowda Krishnappa Puttachi" awards for PhD and UG/PG students in space science.

The awards aim to encourage research combining theory with practical applications for space exploration.

Kachigere Krishnappa funds the AVISHKAR laboratory and INALA classroom for aerospace fabrication and active learning.

A new optical observatory at IISc's Challakere campus will be equipped for astronomy, astrophotography, and space debris tracking.