Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

The Tamil Nadu Astronomy and Science Society (TASS) is breaking barriers by democratising astronomy education for underprivileged students and rural communities. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, TASS has introduced structured astronomy classes in Tamil Nadu’s government model schools, equipping them with telescopes, activity kits, and visits by trained educators. Its "Astronomy at Doorstep" campaign brings stargazing to 5000+ villages individual events 2 M reach, engaging rural and urban underprivileged. Key achievements include low/no -cost hands-on and live celestial observations. By making astronomy accessible beyond urban elites, TASS fosters scientific curiosity in marginalised groups, proving that the universe belongs to everyone.

Biography:

I have been a science communicator for the past 3 decades in Tamil Nadu. More interested in popularising astronomy among common man and students studying in schools and colleges. Writing many articles related to astronomy and space science in Tamil and English. Many of the articles have been published in popular magazines and news papers in Tamil Nadu. I have published a few books on Astronomy in Tamil, English and Malayalam language. I was instrumental in establishing Tamil Nadu Astronomy and Science Society in the state. Which is now reaching out people nook and corner of TN.