New Delhi, Feb 23 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the remarkable achievements of ISRO in the space mission and mentioned its 100th rocket launch, as also the successes of Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan and Aditya L-1.
Addressing the 119th episode of Mann ki Baat, Modi also hailed the Indian space agency's launch of 104 satellites into space on a single rocket.,
"Last month, the country witnessed the launch of ISRO’s 100th rocket. This is not just a number; it also reflects our resolve to touch new heights in Space Science every day", he said.
The PM pointed out that over the last 10 years alone, around 460 satellites have been launched, including many satellites from other countries.
Modi also praised women's participation in the space sector and noted that in recent years the number of women space scientists in India has been constantly on the rise.
"I am also very happy to see that today the space sector has become a favourite for our youth," he said.
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, Modi stated that global leaders have acknowledged India’s rapid progress in the sector. This recognition, he said, reflects the country’s growing influence in cutting-edge technology.
"I went to Paris to participate in a big AI conference. There, the world praised India's progress in this sector. We are also getting to see examples of how people of our country are using AI today" he said.
PM Modi also praised the country's daughters, stating that respect for them has always been deeply rooted in Indian culture.
He acknowledged the significant role of women in India's freedom struggle and the drafting of the Constitution.
In a special initiative for Women's Day, he announced that on March 8, he would hand over his social media accounts, including X and Instagram, to inspiring women across the country. They will share their work and experiences, offering a platform to showcase their contributions and inspire millions.
During the programme, PM Modi also raised concerns over the obesity disease and urged people to reduce the consumption of edible oil by 10 per cent. He shared the study by WHO saying that In 2022, about 250 crore people around the world were overweight, that is, they had more weight than required.
Mentioning the National Games in Uttarakhand, he said there, more than 11,000 athletes from all over the country performed brilliantly.
"This event presented a new Swaroop of Devbhoomi. Uttarakhand is now emerging as a strong sporting force in the country. The players of Uttarakhand too performed wonderfully" he said.
"I am happy that with the determination and discipline of our young athletes, India is rapidly progressing towards becoming a global sporting powerhouse" PM Modi noted.
On the upcoming, World Wildlife Day, PM Modi urged people to associate with wildlife protection.
"It is a matter of great satisfaction for me that many start-ups have also emerged in this field", he said.
"In Gujarat as well, people have contributed significantly in the protection and conservation of Asiatic Lions in Gir. They have shown the world what co-existence with nature means" he said.
The Prime Minister also wished the students participating in the exam this year and urged them to appear in the exam in the papers without any "stress and with a completely positive spirit".
Modi also urged the students to watch Pariksha Pe Charcha, and said "we covered topics ranging from overall exams to health aare and mental health as well as food and nutrition". UNI JA SSP