PM Modi hails ISRO, urges people to dedicate a day for science

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its continued success in space sector saying the field has become a favourite choice of career for today's youth.

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"I will talk about the wonderful century that India has made in space. Last month, the country was a witness to ISRO's 100th rocket launch. This is not just a number but it rather shows our resolve to achieve new heights in space science," Modi said during his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address.

He said India's space journey started in a normal manner where there were challenges at every step but scientists continued moving forward and achieving success.

"With time, the list of our achievements in space science continues to grow longer. Be it building a launch vehicle, or success of Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, Aditya L1, or carrying out the unprecedented mission of sending 104 satellites into space at one go with one rocket. The ambit of ISRO's success is quite large," Modi said.

The PM said that in the past 10 years, around 460 satellites had been launched and these included many satellites of other countries.

He also mentioned the growing participation of women in the space sector.

"One major thing of recent years has been that in our team of space scientists, participation of women power has been increasing," the PM said.

Modi expressed happiness at the youth showing an inclination towards the space sector.

"I am happy to see that today the space sector has become a favourite of our youth. Just a few years back, who would have thought that in this sector the number of startups and private sector space companies would reach hundreds. For our youth who want to do something thrilling and exciting in life, the space sector is becoming an excellent option.

With National Science Day approaching, the Prime Minister urged students and young minds to cultivate a passion for science.

He introduced the idea of ‘One Day as a Scientist,’ encouraging people to visit research labs, planetariums, or space centres to experience the scientific process firsthand. He emphasised that such experiences would enhance curiosity and deepen understanding.

The Prime Minister also spoke about India’s achievements in artificial intelligence. Sharing his experience from a recent AI conference in Paris, he stated that global leaders had acknowledged India’s rapid progress in the sector. This recognition, he said, reflected the country’s growing influence in cutting-edge technology.

The monthly radio programme, airing on All India Radio, Doordarshan, and digital platforms, remains a significant medium for the Prime Minister to connect with citizens. PM Modi shared a picture on X, reminding people to tune in for this edition of Mann Ki Baat.