Why in news?

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated the Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology at Chandigarh University and said that it is an important step towards strengthening the space sector of the country.

About the centre

• The new research centre at Chandigarh University has been established with the objective of training students in space science.
• He also launched a Scholarship Scheme, worth Rs 10 crore, for the wards of Defence Personnel of the three Services.