Assam government has launched a unique programme to send meritorious students of the state to NASA. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has launched the programme today in Guwahati, named as Deba Kumar Bora Memorial NASA visit. Total six students, who topped in High School Leaving Certificate and Assam High Madrassa Examination this year, are being taken on this 14 days educational tour . Official sources said that Assam is a pioneering state in the entire country where the students are being taken on a unique educational tour fully funded by the state government. The visit to NASA is likely to enrich the students with a firsthand understanding of Space Science and Astronomy.