Mann ki Baat | India doing wonders in solar and space sectors, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister cited it as a successful example for his government's push for self-reliance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on October 30, 2022 that India is doing wonders in the solar as well as space sectors and the whole world is "surprised" to see its achievements.

In his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast, Mr. Modi noted the ISRO's recent success in placing 36 satellites in space simultaneously and described it as a "special Diwali gift" from our youth to the country.

With this launch, Modi said, digital connectivity will be further strengthened across the country and even the remotest areas will be more easily connected with the rest of India.

The Prime Minister cited it as a successful example for his government's push for self-reliance.

"When the country is self-reliant, how, it reaches new heights of success, this is also an example of this," he said, noting that India was once denied the Cryogenic Rocket Technology but its scientists developed an indigenous technology.

With the help of it now, dozens of satellites are being sent to space simultaneously, he said, asserting that the country has emerged as a strong player in the global commercial market and new opportunities have opened up.

The opening of space sector to private sector has led to many young start-ups joining it, and revolutionary changes have come in, he said.