Text of PM Modi addressing Team ISRO on the success of Chandrayaan-3 Mission
26 AUG 2023 by PIB Delhi The Office of the Prime Minister DS/ST/DK (Release ID: 1952377)
Hello friends,
Today, being among all of you, I am feeling a different kind of happiness. Perhaps such happiness happens on a very rare occasion. When the body and mind are filled with happiness and many times such incidents happen in a person's life that impatience dominates him. Same thing happened to me this time, so impatient. I was in South Africa, then there was a program in Greece, so I went there but my mind was completely focused on you. But sometimes it seems that I do injustice to you guys. My impatience and your trouble. So early in the morning to all of you and so much time, but I just wanted to go and bow down to you. You must have been troubled, but I wanted to see you as soon as I came to India. Wanted to salute you all. Salute your hard work, salute your patience, salute your passion, salute your vitality, salute your spirit. The height to which you have taken the country, This is not an ordinary success. This is the conch shell of India's scientific potential in the infinite space.
India is on the Moon. We have placed our national pride on the Moon. We went where no one had gone. We did what no one had ever done before. This is today's India, fearless India, fighting India. This is the India, which thinks new, thinks in a new way. The one who spreads the ray of light in the world even after going into the dark zone. In the 21st century, this India will solve the biggest problems of the world. That day of 23rd August is revolving again and again before my eyes, every second. When the touch down was confirmed, the way people jumped here in the ISRO center and all over the country, who can forget that scene, some memories become immortal. That moment has become immortal, that moment is one of the most inspirational moments of this century. Every Indian felt that victory was his own. I felt myself Every Indian felt as if he himself had passed a big exam. Even today congratulations are being given, Messages are being given, and all this has been made possible by all of you, you. My scientists of the country have made this possible. The amount I praise you all is less, the amount I appreciate you is less.
Comrades,
I saw the photo in which our Moon Lander has firmly set its foot on the Moon like Angad. On one side is the faith of Vikram and on the other side is the bravery of Pragyan. Our intelligence is continuously leaving its footprints on the Moon. The pictures taken from different cameras which have just been released and I have had the privilege of seeing, are amazing. For the first time in human civilization, for the first time in the history of millions of years of the earth, man is seeing the picture of that place with his own eyes. And India has done the work of showing this picture to the world, all of you scientists have done it. Today the whole world has accepted India's scientific spirit, our technology and our scientific temperament as iron. Chandrayaan Maha Abhiyan is not only a success of India but of the entire humanity. The area that our mission will explore, This will open new avenues of parent missions for all countries. It will not only open the secrets of the moon, but will also help in solving the challenges of the earth. I once again congratulate all the scientists, technicians, engineers and all the members associated with Chandrayaan Mahabhiyan for this success of yours.
My family members,
You know that there is a scientific tradition of giving a name to the touchdown point of space missions. India has decided to name the part of the moon on which our Chandrayaan has landed. The point where Chandrayaan-3's moon lander landed will now be known as 'Shiv Shakti'. Shiva contains the resolution for the welfare of humanity and 'Shakti' gives us the ability to fulfill those resolutions. The 'Shiv Shakti' point of the Moon gives the sense of being connected to Kanyakumari of the Himalayas. Our sages have said – Yen Karmanyapaso Manishino Yagya Krinvanti Vidtheshu Dhiraah. यदपूर्व यक्षमंत्ः प्रजानां तन्मे मनः शिव-संकल्प-मस्तु। That is, the mind with which we do duty, move thought and science, and which is present within everyone, That mind is connected with auspicious and welfare resolutions. To fulfill these auspicious resolutions of the mind, the blessings of Shakti are essential. And this power is our women power. Our mothers are sisters. It has been said in our place – Srishti Stishti Vinashanaan Shaktibhute Sanatani. That is, from creation to doomsday, the basis of the entire universe is women power. You all have seen, what a big role our women scientists, women power of the country have played in Chandrayaan-3. The 'Shiv Shakti' point of the moon will witness this scientific and philosophical thinking of India for centuries. This Shivshakti Point will inspire the coming generations that we have to use science only for the welfare of humanity. The welfare of humanity is our supreme commitment. In Chandrayaan-3, our women scientists, the women power of the country have played such a big role. The 'Shiv Shakti' point of the moon will witness this scientific and philosophical thinking of India for centuries. This Shivshakti Point will inspire the coming generations that we have to use science only for the welfare of humanity. The welfare of humanity is our supreme commitment. In Chandrayaan-3, our women scientists, the women power of the country have played such a big role. The 'Shiv Shakti' point of the moon will witness this scientific and philosophical thinking of India for centuries. This Shivshakti Point will inspire the coming generations that we have to use science only for the welfare of humanity. The welfare of humanity is our supreme commitment.
Comrades,
Another renaming has been pending for a long time. Four years ago, when Chandrayaan-2 reached near the Moon where its footprints were lying, it was proposed to name the place. But instead of taking a decision in those circumstances, we took a vow that when Chandrayaan-3 successfully reaches the moon, we will name both the points together. And today I feel that, when every house is tricolor, when every mind is tricolor, and there is tricolor on the moon, then what other name can be given to the place associated with Chandrayaan 2, except 'Tiranga'? Therefore, the point on the Moon where Chandrayaan 2 left its footprints will now be called 'Tiranga'. This tricolor point will become the inspiration for every effort of India. This tricolor point will teach us that no failure is final, if there is a strong will then success is bound to happen. I mean, I'm repeating again. Where are the footprints of Chandrayaan 2, That place will be called Tiranga Point from today. And the place where Chandrayaan 3's Moon Lander has reached, that place will be called Shiv-Shakti Point from today.
Comrades,
Today India has become the fourth country in the world, which has touched the surface of the moon. This success becomes even greater when we see from where India started its journey. There was a time when India did not have the necessary technology, there was no cooperation either. We used to be counted among the countries standing in the 'Third World' i.e. 'Third Row'. After leaving there, today India has become the fifth largest economy in the world. Today, from trade to technology, India is being counted among the countries standing in the first row. Means, in this journey from 'Third Row' to 'First Row', institutions like our 'ISRO' have played a big role. Today you have taken Make in India to the moon.
My family members,
Today, I want to come among you and especially tell the countrymen about your hard work. What I am telling you is not new to you. But the countrymen should also know what you have done, what you have done. Chandrayaan's journey from the southern part of India to the south pole of the Moon was not an easy one. To ensure soft landing of Moon Lander, our scientists even made artificial moon in ISRO's research facility. Vikram Lander was tested on this artificial moon by landing it on different surfaces. Now our Moon Lander has gone there after giving so many exams, so he had to get success.
Comrades,
Today, when I see that the young generation of India is full of energy regarding science, space and innovation, the success of our similar space missions is behind it. The success of Mangalyaan, the success of Chandrayaan, the preparation of Gaganyaan has given a new mood to the young generation of the country. Today, the name of Chandrayaan is on the lips of small children of India. Today every child of India is seeing his future in you scientists. That's why your achievement is not just that you hoisted the tricolor on the moon. But you have achieved another great feat. And that achievement is to awaken the entire generation of India, to give it new energy. You have left a deep impression of your success on an entire generation. From now on, any child, when he sees the moon at night, will believe that the courage with which my country has reached the moon, the same courage, the same spirit, is also within that child. It is also within that youth. The seeds of aspirations that you have sown in the children of India today, will grow into banyan trees tomorrow and become the foundation of a developed India.
Another decision has been taken for our young generation to continue to get inspiration. On August 23, when India hoisted the tricolor on the moon, India will now celebrate that day as National Space Day. Now every year the country will celebrate National Space Day in the spirit of science, technology and innovation, so it will continue to inspire us forever.
My family members,
You also know that the potential of the space sector is much greater than launching satellites or exploring space. One of the great strengths of the space sector, which I see, is Ease of Living and Ease of Governance. Today, a lot of work has been done in the country in the direction of connecting space applications with every aspect of governance. When you people gave me the responsibility of working as the Prime Minister, then after becoming the Prime Minister, I had conducted a workshop with space scientists of the Joint Secretary level officers of the Government of India. And the purpose of this was that how to make maximum use of the power of the space sector in governance, in bringing transparency in the governance system. Then Kiran ji probably used to work with us. As a result of this, when the country started the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, started construction of toilets, started a campaign to build crores of houses, then for monitoring all these, Space science helped a lot for its progress. Today, the space sector has a huge role in providing education, communication and health services to the remote areas of the country. These days, for the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, Amrit Sarovars are being built in every district. His tagging is also being done through his monitoring space only. Without space technology, we cannot even imagine tele-medicine and tele-education. Space science has also helped a lot in the optimum utilization of the country's resources. Every farmer of the country knows that the space sector helps in forecasting the weather, in giving strength to the agriculture sector of our country. Today he checks on his mobile, what is the condition of the weather next week. The accurate information that crores of fishermen of the country are getting today from the 'Navik' system is also your contribution. Today, when there is a flood in the country, there is a natural calamity, there is an earthquake, So you are the first to find out the seriousness of the situation. When a cyclone comes, our satellites tell its entire route, tell all the timings, and people's lives are also saved, property is also saved and if we add up the property that is saved only because of the cyclone, then today space It used to be more than what is spent. Space technology is also the basis of our PM Gatishakti National Master Plan. And today the world is studying this Gati Shakti platform of India that how useful this platform can be in planning and management. This is helping a lot in planning, execution and monitoring of projects. This scope of Space Application, which is increasing with time, is also increasing Opportunities for our youth. increasing opportunity. And that's why today I want to give a suggestion as well. And I would like that the retired people from your place can help a lot in this. Now don't say that Modi ji came here so early in the morning and is leaving after giving some work.
Comrades,
I would like ISRO to organize a National Hackathon on 'Space Technology in Governance' in association with various Central Government Ministries and State Governments. Maximum youth, maximum youth power, maximum youth should participate in this hackathon. I am confident that this National Hackathon will make our governance more effective and provide modern solutions to the countrymen.
And comrades,
Apart from you, I want to give one more task separately to our young generation. And kids don't enjoy working without homework. You all know that India is that country, which thousands of years ago started looking outside the earth into the infinite space. We had sages like Aryabhatta, Brahmagupta, Varahamihira and Bhaskaracharya of the research tradition centuries ago. When there was confusion about the shape of the earth, Aryabhata wrote in detail about the sphericity of the earth in his great treatise Aryabhatiya. He also wrote the rotation of the earth on the axis and the calculation of its circumference. Similarly, it has also been said in texts like Surya Siddhanta – Sarvatraiva Mahigole, Swasthanam Upari Sthitam. Manyante khe yato golas, tasya qu urdhvam qu vaadh. That is, some people on earth consider their place to be at the top. But, this spherical earth is located in the sky, What can be above and below it? It was written at that time. I have mentioned only one verse. Countless such compositions have been written by our forefathers. The information about eclipse is found written in many of our texts due to Sun, Moon and Earth coming in between each other. Apart from the Earth, calculations of the sizes of other planets, information related to their movements are also found in our ancient texts. We had achieved the ability to make such precise calculations regarding the movement of planets and satellites, that calendars were made hundreds of years ahead. That's why I want to give a task related to this to our new generation, school-college children. I want to scientifically prove the astronomical formulas which are there in the scriptures of India. New generations came forward to study them afresh. It is also important for our heritage and also important for science. Today, those who are students of schools, colleges, universities, researchers, in a way this is a double responsibility. The treasure of scientific knowledge that India has, has been buried, hidden during the long period of slavery. In this nectar of freedom, we have to explore this treasure too, do research on it and also tell it to the world. The second responsibility is that our young generation has to give new dimensions to today's modern science, modern technology, from the depths of the ocean to the height of the sky. From the heights of the sky to the depths of space, there is a lot for you to do. You also see Deep Earth and also explore Deep Sea. You make Next Generation Computer and also deposit your coin in Genetic Engineering. New opportunities are constantly opening up for you in India. In this period of 21st century, the country which will take the lead in science and technology, that country will move ahead.
Today, big experts are saying that in the next few years, India's space industry will increase from $8 billion to $16 billion. Realizing the seriousness of this, the government is also continuously reforming the space sector. Our youth are also gearing up. You will be pleasantly surprised to know that in the last four years the number of startups working in the space sector has increased from 4 to around 150. We can imagine the endless possibilities waiting for India in the endless sky. Well after a few days, from 1st September MyGov is about to launch a huge quiz competition on our Chandrayaan mission. Students of our country can start from this also. I would urge the students across the country to join it in large numbers.
My family members,
Your guidance is very necessary for the future generation of the country. You are working on so many important missions, only the coming generation will take them forward. You are a role model for all of them. Your research and your years of penance and hard work have proved that what you decide, you do. The people of the country have faith in you, and earning trust is not a small thing, friends. You have earned this trust by your penance. The blessings of the people of the country are on you. With the power of this blessing, with this dedication towards the country, India will become a global leader in science and technology. And I tell you with great confidence. Our same spirit of innovation will make the dream of a developed India come true in 2047. With this belief, Once again I have become pure after having darshan of all of you. The countrymen are full of pride. Dreams are fast becoming resolutions and your hard work is becoming a great motivation to take those resolutions to fruition. The more I congratulate you, the less I congratulate you. Many many thanks and best wishes from my side, on behalf of crores of countrymen, and on behalf of the scientific community around the world.
Long live Mother India,
Long live Mother India,
Long live Mother India,
Thank you!
