New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Union Budget 2026 plans to promote astrophysics and astronomy by establishing or upgrading four telescope facilities.
These include the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST), the National Large Optical Infrared Telescope (NLOT), the Himalayan Chandra Telescope, and the COSMOS 2 Planetarium.
The upgrades aim to enhance India’s observational capabilities and support advanced research, positioning the country as a global leader in space research, while also inspiring future scientists.
