New Delhi, 22 July, 2025: Children living in Ashiana Housing’s Kid-Centric Homes (KCH) have added a remarkable feather to their caps. Through their participation in the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC), several of them have made provisional asteroid discoveries, a recognition granted by the Minor Planet Center (MPC), affiliated with NASA.
These young participants were part of Ashiana’s Space Club initiative, where they underwent practical training using the Astrometrica software. Over a month-long asteroid search campaign, they reviewed astronomical data, scanning images of space and identifying potential asteroids.
In 2022 and 2023, a total of 45+ children from Ashiana’s KCH enrolled in the campaign. Of them, 10 from 2022 and 13 from 2023 made preliminary asteroid discoveries which has moved on to next level – provisional discoveries.
Mr. Ankur Gupta, Joint Managing Director, Ashiana Housing Ltd., said, “At Ashiana, we believe that a home should support not just physical safety, but also a child’s curiosity and growth. The success of these children reflects what can happen when the right environment is in place, where learning isn’t limited to classrooms and children have access to tools and support to explore their interests.”
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Ashiana’s Kid-Centric Homes are planned with children’s development in mind. Homes in projects like Ashiana Town, Ashiana Anmol, Ashiana Umang and Ashiana Amarah come with learning hubs, dedicated learning hub coordinators, and sports facilities, removing the need for parents to drive across the city for different classes. Children can learn music, dance, sports, and science all within the community.
With more families managing demanding work schedules, homes like these help create a support system where children remain active, safe, and engaged. Coaches and trainers oversee activities, and even the design of the homes includes child-focused safety features such as rounded corners, high balcony railings, and child-safe switches.
The growing demand for such homes reflects a larger shift. More families now look for residences that offer more than a place to stay. They want communities that help children thrive. Real estate experts suggest that homes with such features are now drawing stronger interest and may attract a premium over conventional apartments.
The Space Club’s success with the asteroid search campaign is just one example of how these communities are helping children do more, right where they live.
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