Mysuru, November 13 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the state-of-the-art COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium in Karnataka and described it as a milestone for Indias scientific journey. He said that this new facility would spark curiosity about the universe, stimulate creative thinking and inspire young people to look into the possibilities of astronomy and space exploration.
- Modi Inaugurates COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium: Key Highlights
- COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium
- PM Modi Highlights Importance Of Science And Research
- Key Features Of COSMOS-Mysuru
- PM Modi Highlights India’s Success In Space Exploration
- Benefits Of COSMOS-Mysuru To Students And Future Researchers
- COSMOS Planetarium Helps Advance India’s Scientific Vision
- New Milestone In India’s Scientific Journey
The planetarium inauguration marks a step on the journey to boost science education in India. COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium is Indias first LED dome planetarium and will allow students, researchers, astronomy lovers and visitors to experience the universe through a range of modern visual technology.
Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister stated that science, research and innovation will play a key role in Indias development throughout the 21 st Century. He praised how far India has come in the field of space exploration and the importance of inspiring the next generation of scientists.
Modi Inaugurates COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium: Key Highlights
1. India’s New Gateway to Exploring the Wonders of the Universe
2. PM Modi Emphasises India’s Scientific Heritage and the Need for Modern Research
3. A New Destination for Astronomy Learning, Interactive Exhibits and Space Exploration
4. PM Modi Applauds India’s Space Journey, From Chandrayaan-3 to Aditya-L1
5. PM Modi’s Vision to Make India a Global Hub for Scientific Research
6. Mysuru’s Rich Education Heritage Gets a New Chapter with COSMOS Planetarium
7. Mysuru’s COSMOS Planetarium to Spark Scientific Curiosity Among Students and Future Researchers
8. India’s Scientific Vision Gets a Boost with COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium
9. Mysuru Enters a New Era of Space Education with COSMOS Planetarium Inauguration
COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium
The COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium has been developed with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). It is located on the University of Mysore campus and near the foothills of Chamundi Hills. It will serve as a centre for astronomy education and training.
What makes this planetarium stand out is the large 15m titled LED dome. This differs from regular planetariums that usually use projection to show the audience what is going on. The facility uses a huge amount of panels to show astronomical objects and cosmic events. The dome uses around 6150 LED panels with roughly 4.2 crore LED lights. This innovative technology allows real-time visuals to be shown meaning complex astronomical concepts can be easily understood. This facility is expected to attract many school and college students, researchers and members of the public.
PM Modi Highlights Importance Of Science And Research
Speaking at the event, PM Modi said that scientific advancements and innovation are essential to building a nation. He also stressed the importance of providing opportunities for people to engage in research.
The Prime Minister also spoke about how India is a nation of knowledge. He mentioned how curiosity about the universe and wanting to know more has been part of Indian culture for centuries.
He spoke about how famous scholars like Aryabhata, Bhaskaracharya and Nilakantha Somayaji have contributed to the world of mathematics and astronomy.
They worked to understand movement, calculations and provided insight into the universe. However, he stressed that India should take inspiration from this heritage and embrace the new research and technology.
Key Features Of COSMOS-Mysuru
This planetarium has been developed to be more than just an astronomy theatre. Instead it will focus on providing education through a range of different activities.
Some major features include:
- LED Sky Theatre – Featuring a 15m titled LED dome, this provides visuals of stars, planets, galaxies and more.
- Interactive Exhibits – Providing educational features to help understand scientific concepts.
- Astronomy Museum – Featuring models, artefacts and exhibits to teach visitors about astronomy.
- Lecture Hall And Training Centre – Providing specialised facilities for programmes, lectures and training.
The facility will also be available in three languages; Kannada, English and Hindi. This will allow many people to engage in astronomy education. It will also include educational exhibits and models related to astronomy.
PM Modi Highlights India’s Success In Space Exploration
PM Modi highlighted how far India has come in the space science industry. He mentioned some major achievements that have helped strengthen Indias place in the space community.
These include Chandrayaan-3, which made India the first country to successfully land softly near the south polar region of the Moon. And Aditya-L1, Indias first dedicated solar observatory in space. This is helping scientists understand our sun.
India has also expanded its space industry allowing private companies, startups and young entrepreneurs to contribute to the development of satellites and rockets.
This shows how focused India is on innovation to become a bigger contributor to space research globally.
The Prime Minister stressed that science should always be used to benefit society.
From ‘Jai Vigyan’ To ‘Jai Anusandhan’
PM Modi also talked about the importance of research. He mentioned how ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ was a famous slogan, however former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee added ‘Jai Vigyan’ to acknowledge the importance of science. He has now added ‘Jai Anusandhan’ to his vision to show how research plays a key role in Indias development.
The future of the country will rely on inspiring innovation, providing opportunities for researchers and giving people the right opportunities. The Prime Minister applauded how well students have performed in international science competitions. He mentioned how well they did in the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics with obtaining 4 gold medals and 1 silver medal this year in Vietnam. He encouraged schools to bring their students along to COSMOS-Mysuru to inspire them to learn more about astronomy.
Mysuru’s Contribution To Education
The Prime Minister also spoke about the contribution Mysuru has made to education. He mentioned how the Wadiyar royal family, specifically Maharaja Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, supported research facilities.
The University of Mysore was founded under his rule and the families contribution was also key to establishing the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru.
Modi mentioned that COSMOS-Mysuru is another addition to this legacy.
He compared it to Viveka Smaraka and said how one inspires people to want to know more and the other inspires them to look up at the universe and understand.
Benefits Of COSMOS-Mysuru To Students And Future Researchers
This planetarium will provide many opportunities for science education. It will provide students with a passion for astronomy, physics, mathematics and space technology.
Sometimes certain concepts like holes, galaxies, planetary movement and distant stars can be hard to understand from a textbook. However, COSMOS-Mysuru has advanced visuals that can make the subjects more interesting.
It is expected to provide:
- Improved Science Education – Visuals can help students understand complex concepts.
•Inspire Researchers – May inspire students to pursue a career path in astronomy and astrophysics.
- Training Teachers – Can help teachers provide the concepts in a better way.
- Increase Public Awareness – Family members and visitors will understand astronomy.
- Collaborate – Can complement the Indian Institute of Astrophysics research.
Being located in Mysuru, it will attract many visitors from across Karnataka and other states. Mysuru will gain a reputation for being a centre of education and tourism.
COSMOS Planetarium Helps Advance India’s Scientific Vision
The inauguration of COSMOS-Mysuru comes at a time where research, innovation and advanced technology are being given more importance in India.
India has been advancing in their science industry from lunar missions to solar observation and private companies getting involved with space technology.
However, it is not only the space missions that have been progressing but also creating an environment that inspires children to be curious, students to have a good education and researchers to look into new ideas.
COSMOS-Mysuru will help provide this vision by inspiring the public to learn more about astronomy.
New Milestone In India’s Scientific Journey
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium marking a development in science education and astronomy in India.
With the LED dome, educational exhibits and training facilities, students and visitors will be able to explore the universe using modern methods.
As India is working towards their vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, centres that inspire creativity, research and innovation will play a key role in shaping the countries future.
COSMOS-Mysuru will add to Indias scientific facilities and link the countrys rich knowledge with the opportunities of modern astronomy.
