The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today watched the launch of the navigational satellite IRNSS-1G from South Block in New Delhi. The PSLV, carrying the satellite, lifted off from Sriharikota at 12.50 PM.
Moments after the successful launch, the Prime Minister congratulated and addressed the scientists at ISRO in Sriharikota, through video-conferencing
He said Indian scientists have achieved a lot in space science, which has the capacity to transform the lives of the people.
“With this successful launch, we will determine our own paths powered by our technology. This is a great gift to people from scientists,” the Prime Minister said, adding that these efforts will not only help India, but can help fellow SAARC nations as well.
He declared that this navigation system will be known as NAVIC – “Navigation with Indian Constellation.” He described this as an example of “Make in India,” and “Made for Indians.”
First and foremost I want to congratulate all @isro scientists and the entire team. I also congratulate the people of India: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2016
In space science, our scientists have achieved many accomplishments. Through space science lives of people can be transformed: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2016
India has launched 7 such navigation satellites which have been successful: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2016
With this successful launch, we will determine our own paths powered by our technology. This is a great gift to people from scientists: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2016
PSLV-C33 successfully launches IRNSS-1G pic.twitter.com/3JhIOPsJZs
— ISRO (@isro) April 28, 2016
Our efforts will not only help India but we can help fellow SAARC nations as well: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2016
The benefits from this new technology will benefit our people, our fishermen. The world will know it as Navic: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2016
This is example of @makeinindia, made in India and made for Indians. 125 crore Indians have got a new Navic: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 28, 2016
