A thousand career dreams take wing at aeronautics show

Bangalore: At a time when National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore is taking special measures to attract young people into its fold, about 3,000 youths sprang a surprise on the institute by evincing interest in career prospects in aeronautics here on Sunday.
Youngsters from schools and colleges came in hordes to the day-long technological exhibition organised by NAL, the high technology oriented institution concentrating on advanced research in aeronautics and related disciplines.
The exhibition was organised as part of the Foundation Day celebrations of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The event was hosted at NAL’s Belur Campus.
A special desk was set up at the exhibition centre to address the queries from students.
“Currently, NAL is looking for bright and highly motivated technical staff to participate in the exciting tasks of aerospace R&D, technology development and related applications. We also groom young people to be part of our fraternity,” said an official of NAL.
In addition to many research, development and technology programmes in aerospace, NAL is actively involved in supporting the National Aerospace Programmes of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Indian Air Force (IAF).
Moreover, NAL has a strong programme in civil aviation, including the nationally-important project of design and development of the multi-role light transport aircraft, Saras.
“Thus we require many committed people to be part of our various programmes,” said NAL’s director.
27/09/10 Maitreyee Boruah/Daily News & Analysis