New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday that India will soon mark its presence on the moon with the Chandrayaan-2 mission and appreciated the use of space technology in saving assets and life and in delivering government schemes.
“We have created a world record for launching 104 satellites simultaneously from the same spacecraft. We will soon register India’s presence on the moon through the Chandrayaan-2 campaign,” Modi said in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ monthly radio address.
The Prime Minister also added that Indian satellites symbolise the country’s growing power and help in establishing better relations with other countries.
“It has contributed a great deal in fostering better relations with many countries of the world. The ‘South Asia Satellite’ has been a unique initiative, which has gifted hues of development to our neighbouring allies,” Modi pointed out.
“Through its highly competitive launch services, today India not only propels satellites of developing countries but also those of developed nations,” added Modi.
The government is using space technology in delivering government schemes as well as maintaining accountability in government programmes, the PM pointed out.
He further said the government has distributed NAVIC devices to fishermen which is helping in providing them safety and developing the economy.
Appreciating the use of space technology in devices for saving assets and life, Modi said: “Whether it is cyclone, or rail and road safety, all of these safety measures are being augmented by space technology.”
IANS