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Union Government Announces Plans to Boost Astrophysics and Astronomy Facilities

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New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union government on Sunday announced plans to promote astrophysics and astronomy, as well as boost telescope facilities in the country.Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said this while presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget in the Parliament.“Four telescope infrastructure facilities to be set up or upgraded to promote astrophysics and astronomy,” the Finance Minister said.“The new investments aim to expand India’s observational capabilities, sup…