An Indian delegation led by Secretary Department of Science and Technology (DST) Professor Abhay Karandikar visited Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA and discussed challenges in the progress of Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project and ways to overcome them.
- Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) is a 30-meter diameter primary mirror optical and infrared telescope being established at Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA.
- India is a Founder-Member Partner in this project which aims to open new windows to the universe through optical and infrared astronomy.
- Indian participation in this project was approved by Union Cabinet in 2014.
