Media Release

Mangaluru, Dec 16: St Aloysius College (Autonomous) recently organized a guest talk by Jayaprakash Rao, former regional PRO, DRDO Ministry of Defence, zonal chairman, Public Relations Council of India on the topic ‘Dr Kalam - Vision India 2020’, Advancement of Science and Technology in Indian Defence Sector.

Fr Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, principal presided over the programme. Dr Santhosh Goveas, coordinator and Akshitha, convener, were present on the dais.

Rao began his guest talk by giving the audience a glimpse about Dr Kalam and his early life as a student. He spoke Dr Kalam's vision about young India, the origin of ISRO, the achievement of ISRO and about various opportunities in the Indian Defence sector. Rao also shared exclusive footages of making of Chandrayan 2 and launch of same along with footages about various mission conducted by ISRO.

Rupal D’Souza, III BSc compered the programme. Akshitha welcomed the gathering. Pia, III BSc introduced the guest. Angelica, I BSc, rendered the vote of thanks.