Modi ISRO Visit HIGHLIGHTS — India To Observe August 23 As National Space Day To Celebrate Chandrayaan-3's Success
PM Modi ISRO Visit Live: Follow this space for all latest developments on PM Narendra Modi's visit to Bengaluru where he will meet the ISRO scientists and officials behind Chandrayaan-3's success.
"Women scientists played a key role in Chandrayaan 3..this 'Shivkshakti' point will inspire the upcoming generations to use science for the welfare of people. The welfare of people is our supreme commitment..", says PM Modi at ISRO Telemetry Tracking & Command Network Mission Control Complex in Bengaluru.
It is important for our heritage and science for the new generation to take responsibility of proving right our ancient knowledge and findings.
You took ‘Make in India’ to the moon Says PM Modi in address to ISRO scientists in Bengaluru.
While addressing ISRO scientists in Bengaluru on Saturday, PM Modi said that to celebrate the success of Chandrayaan-3 India will observe National Space Day on August 23 every year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "The spot on the lunar surface where the Chandrayaan-2 left its footprints will be known as 'Tiranga'. This will be an inspiration for every effort made by India. it will remind us any failure is not final..."
"Meri aakhon ke saamne 23 August ka vo din vo ek ek second baar baar ghoom raha hai," PM Modi In Bengaluru.
Shiv Shakti Point will stand testimony to India's scientific advancement, commitment and temperament for future generations, PM Modi in Bengaluru.
"I was in Greece and then in South Africa, but my thoughts were with you (scientists)," says PM Modi as he addresses ISRO scientists in Bengaluru on the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on Moon's surface.
"I was in Greece and then in South Africa, but my thoughts were with you (scientists)," says PM Modi as he addresses ISRO scientists in Bengaluru on the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on Moon's surface.
PM Modi on Saturday said that the Chadrayaan-3 Vikram Lander touchdown point will be known as Shivshakti.
"Our Pragyan is leaving its mark on the moon. First time in human history people can see the pics of the Moon's south pole. And India has made it posssible; ISRO scientists have made it possible. The entire world is acknowledging India's scientific temperament and technology," PM Modi In Bengaluru.
ISRO chief S Somanath briefs PM Modi about the details of rover Pragyaan and lander Vikram during their interaction at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at ISRO Telemetry Tracking & Command Network Mission Control Complex in Bengaluru.
PM Modi on Saturday met ISRO chief S Somanath and other scientists in Bengaluru.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people on his way to the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network Mission Control Complex in Bengaluru where he will meet scientists of the ISRO team involved in the Chandrayaan-3 Mission.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday raised the slogan "Jai Vigyan Jai Anusandhan" outside HAL airport after his arrival in Bengaluru.
"I could not stop myself as I was not in the country, but I decided to visit Bengaluru first and meet our scientists right after visiting India," PM Modi said, as quoted by ANI.
Background
PM Modi ISRO Visit Live: Hello and welcome to this Live Blog on PM Narendra Modi's visit to Bengaluru where he will meet the ISRO scientists and officials to congratulate them for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3's lander and deployment of the Pragyan rover on the lunar surface. PM Modi will visit the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru at around 7:15 AM, as per a statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). He will reach Bengaluru immediately after returning from his visit to South Africa and Greece, the release mentioned.
"Prime Minister will meet and interact with ISRO scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. He will also be briefed about the findings and progress in the Chandrayaan-3 Mission," the PMO stated.
PM Modi In Bengaluru: BJP Plans Mega Roadshow
Besides this, the Karnataka BJP is planning a grand welcome for PM Modi with a mega roadshow in the city on his arrival, senior BJP leader and former Minister R Ashoka said on Thursday, as per news agency PTI.
"PM Narendra Modi is coming on August 26. We will be receiving him in big numbers with more than 6,000 people at HAL airport. There, he might address the people of Bengaluru. Our (BJP) national leader Santosh ji (General Sec B L Santosh) just spoke to me regarding organising a mega roadshow in Peenya, I have spoken to Dasarahalli MLA Muniraju about this," he said, as quoted by PTI.
Ashoka told the media that PM Modi has given an opportunity to the people of Bengaluru to share their joy with him.
According to the BJP leader, there will be a gathering of people to welcome the Prime Minister at the airport while the plan was to organise a roadshow of about 1 km near Peenya
A meeting has been convened at the party office to discuss and finalise things, he added, as per PTI.
"We the people of Bengaluru will give Modi a grand welcome, because ISRO means Bengaluru and Bengaluru means ISRO. He is coming here to congratulate ISRO scientists," he added.
G20 Meeting In Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also address culture ministers of G20 nations in Varanasi through a video statement today. The meeting will take place after the 4th G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) meeting, under India’s G20 presidency, happening in Varanasi.
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