Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 27 : BJP MP VD Sharma on Sunday noted that during the 124th episode of Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that India has made history in space technology.
"Today, in the Mann Ki Baat program, the Prime Minister highlighted a special point, which is that India has made history in space technology. With the successful landing and return of Shubhanshu Shukla, India has created history in space technology, and he expressed his appreciation for them... National Space Day will be celebrated on August 23," VD Sharma said.
PM Modi highlighted India's growing capabilities in the space sector, mentioning the achievement of IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's recent journey to the International Space Station, the successful launch of Chandrayaan 3, which created an ambience for science in the country.
Speaking about Shubhanshu Shukla, who was one of the four crew members of the Axiom-4 mission, PM Modi, in his 124th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode, said, "We shall touch upon the successes of the country; the achievements of the countrymen."
PM Modi said when Shubhanshu Shukla landed back on earth, a "wave of happiness rippled through every heart," filling every citizen with pride.
"Recently, there was a lot of discussion in the country about the return of Shubhanshu Shukla from space. As soon as Shubhanshu landed safely on Earth, people jumped with joy, and a wave of happiness ran through every heart. The whole country was filled with pride," PM Modi said.
PM Modi also highlighted how the success of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission created an atmosphere of curiosity in the country for space and science-related endeavours.
"I remember, when Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed in August 2023, a new ambience was created in the country. A new curiosity also arose among children about science, about space. Little children now say, we will also go to Space; we will also land on the moon -we will become space scientists," PM Modi said.
Noting India's growing capabilities, PM Modi specifically mentioned the 'INSPIRE-MANAK Abhiyan,' which promotes innovation among children by providing them with a platform to develop innovative ideas rooted in science.
"You must have heard the name of the INSPIRE-MANAK Abhiyan. This is a campaign aimed at promoting innovation among children. Five children are selected from each school. So far, lakhs of children have joined INSPIRE-MANAK Abhiyan, and after Chandrayaan-3, their number has doubled," PM said.
Further noting the upcoming National Space Day on August 23, PM Modi said, "How will you celebrate it..., do you have any new ideas? Do send me a message on the NaMo App"