Ujjivan Small Finance Bank associates with MoonFest to inspire young minds through Space & Science
630 students from 40 schools create Aryabhata satellite replicas simultaneously, earning Asia Book of Records recognition
Pune, 22 August 2026: On the occasion of National Space Day, G. G. Shah English Medium School, Pune, in association with the Indo Science Education Trust and ISRO-STC Pune, hosted a special space and science initiative that brought together students from across Pune and neighbouring regions. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank joined the initiative as the branding and experience partner under the theme “MoonFest.”
The initiative brought together 630 students from 40 schools, who simultaneously created replicas of Aryabhata, India’s first satellite, culminating in recognition by the Asia Book of Records.
The initiative offered students an opportunity to explore space science through a range of immersive experiences, including a mobile planetarium, VR Moon Walk, 3D space experiences, telescope-based observation, astronaut-themed installations and interactive learning experiences.
A key highlight was the interaction between students and ISRO scientists, who shared insights into India's space programme, satellite technology and achievements in space exploration, inspiring students to develop greater curiosity towards science and space.
Through its participation in MoonFest, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank was pleased to be associated with an initiative that encouraged curiosity, learning and aspiration among students and young minds.
About Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited is a Scheduled Commercial Bank serving ~1 Cr+ customers through 814 branches across 347 districts in 26 states and Union Territories, supported by robust digital channels. The Bank offers a diversified portfolio spanning across Affordable Housing, MSME, Agri, Vehicle, Gold, Micro-Mortgage, FIG, and Microfinance (group and individual) loans. As of Jun 30, 2026, Ujjivan’s gross loan book stood at ₹42,903 Cr, with deposits of ₹48,129 Cr and a Net worth of ₹7,144 Cr. The Bank is rated AA- (Stable) for long-term facilities and A1+ for short-term instruments by CARE Ratings and CRISIL, respectively, reflecting the sustained strength of the banks performance and balance sheet.
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