Inauguration of The Aeronautical Society of India Ahmedabad Branch at ISRO's Space Applications Centre

Ahmedabad, June 6, 2024 — The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) inaugurated its Ahmedabad Branch at the Space Applications Centre, ISRO Ahmedabad today. The event marks a significant milestone in advancing aeronautical sciences and fostering collaboration among professionals in the aerospace sector.

The inauguration ceremony commenced with a welcome address, followed by a felicitation and lamp invocation, setting a dignified tone for the event. Shri D. K. Singh, Associate Director, SAC welcomed and felicitated the dignitaries by offering a shawl.

Shri Siddharth Kumar from AeSI Head Quarters introduced the society and its mission, emphasizing the role of the new branch in Ahmedabad in contributing to the national aerospace objectives, highlighting the importance of AeSI in promoting aeronautical research and innovation in India.

Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Former Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri and President of AeSI, delivered the presidential address, focusing on "Defence Technologies for India’s National Security." His insightful talk underscored the critical role of advanced technologies in strengthening India's defense capabilities. He emphasised on the technological development done in the field of defence towards achieving the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Shri S. Somanath, Secretary, Department of Space, and Chairman, ISRO, who is also the President-Elect of AeSI, gave the keynote address. He elaborated on the strategic importance of aerospace advancements and the collaborative efforts required to propel India into the forefront of global aerospace research and innovation. He said that AeSI can be the enabler for development of aeronautics in the western part of India and Ahmedabad is going to be the hub of aeronautics.

The ceremony also featured felicitation of Secretary DoS and former Secretary Dept. of Defence R&D by the SPACE Society of Mechanical Engineers (SSME). Honorary SSME life membership was conferred upon Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy by Shri Neeraj Mathur, President, SSME.

The establishment of the AeSI Ahmedabad branch is expected to foster greater engagement and collaboration among aerospace professionals in the region, furthering the goals of technological advancement and innovation in the aeronautical field.