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SEDS India
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SEDS India, with its headquarters at VIT University, is the governing body of SEDS in India. It was started in 2004 at PIIT, Mumbai by Mr. Pradeep Mohandas and Mr. Abhishek Ray. SEDS India has successfully conducted four Conferences in the past and shall in the coming years regularize the concept of SEDS India National Conference or the SEDS International Conference, held across 2007-2012. SEDS India has funding secured for six projects which are carried out by its Chapter Members. There have been active collaboration with various organizations in the Space Industry that guide SEDS India in the right direction. The Permanent Trustee of SEDS India is Dr. Geetha Manivasagam, Professor, VIT University. The advisory panel has various accomplished dignitaries on its board, including the Associate Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center. The Outreach program of SEDS India, OneSpace, has been a great success in the affiliated chapters. The main aim of the outreach program is to spread awareness about space among the under privileged children in rural India and also an extensive set of events and activities that are designed especially for the children residing in Orphanages. Children are made to learn about the importance of Space Exploration and Research at the grass root level.