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130 33 rd ANNUAL REPORT 2020-21 Astronomy webinars were organised by different schools and colleges, in which Sonal Thorve was invited as a guest lecturer. On May 3, 2020, a lecture was organised by Teach for India, Ahmedabad, for school students. On May 17 and May 24, 2020, lectures for engineering and science students were organised respectively by NutanMaharashtra Institute of Engineering and Technology, Talegaon, and the University of Delhi. (For details, seeKhagol, No. 123, July 2020) Lectures on Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Careers School Students’ Astronomy Camp was conducted online during June 1 – 6, 2020. Along with the introduction to hands-on astronomy projects, an introduction to upcoming solar eclipse, and how to observe it safely were given. The camp was coordinated by Sonal Thorve, and was succeeded in reaching about 1,000 students and astronomy lovers. (For details, seeKhagol, No. 123, July 2020) Online Summer Astronomy Camp To spread awareness about the beautiful celestial event, the Annular Solar Eclipse on June 21, 2020, that was to be visible from all parts of India, sessions of webinars were conducted during June 5 – 17, 2020, by IUCAASciPOP, with support fromVigyan Prasar, NewDelhi. Tushar Purohit (IUCAA) was invited as the resource person. (For details, seeKhagol, No. 123, July 2020) Sessions on Annular Solar Eclipse Awareness