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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S. Somnath on August 23 lauded the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in strengthening India's space sector on the occasion of National Space Day, he appreciated the policy reforms undertaken by Prime Minister Modi in this direction to further the development of the space sector.
He said, 'Prime Minister Modi has not only made a space policy but has also implemented it. ISRO Chairman said, 'After reforms in the space sector, now a space policy is being worked on which will clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Space, ISRO and New Space India Limited. After this, the participation of the private sector in the space sector will increase.
He said that the Foreign Direct Investment policy has also been announced. After this, private investment or foreign investment has been allowed in the space sector with some restrictions. Earlier this was not possible. After the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3, Prime Minister Modi announced to celebrate National Space Day on 23 August. The landing point was named Shivshakti Point. The landing site of Chandrayaan-2 was named Triranga Point.
A land-local policy has also been announced
The ISRO chief said the Department of Science and Technology has also come up with a geospatial policy. This means that all geospatial data, even satellite data, up to five-metre resolution will be freely available to everyone. Recalling the Prime Minister's live participation in the Chandrayaan-3 moon landing event, he said, “Our Prime Minister was watching the live telecast. He joined us at a short distance from the BRICS summit.”
PM Modi is elated with the success of Chandrayaan-3
On the occasion of the first Space Day, URR Rao Satellite Center Director M. Shankar also recalled Prime Minister Modi's visit to the space center after the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. Recalling that incident, he said, 'He became a little emotional while talking. He thanked all of us and appreciated the efforts. He clearly said that there is a need to involve other government agencies in space activities. This is the result of reforms in the space sector.'
Prime Minister Modi greeted the first National Space Day and said, “We have taken decisions related to the future
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on the first National Space Day. On this occasion, he said that his government has taken decisions related to the future of the space sector. He said that the government will take more important decisions in the coming time. He greeted people on social media. Prime Minister Modi posted on social media and said, 'Best wishes to everyone on the first National Space Day. On this occasion, we proudly remember the country's achievements in the field of space. It is also a day to salute astronauts. Our government has taken important decisions related to the future of the space sector.' Union Ministers HD Kumaraswamy, Hardeep Puri, Mansukh Mandaviya also wished Space Day on social media.