A “vibrant” space sector is playing a key role in making India a strong country after it was liberated from the restrictions of the past, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Addressing the 78th Independence Day celebrations from the Red Fort, Modi said his Government was strengthening the space sector, which has spawned hundreds of start-ups, as part of its long-term vision.
“Private satellites and private rockets are being launched today. It is a matter of pride. When intentions are right, we get the desired results,” he said.
“Hundreds of start-ups have come up in the space sector. It is an important part of making India a powerful Nation. We are strengthening it with far-sighted thinking. “We have made many reforms in the space sector. We have liberated it from the restrictions of the past,” he added. The Prime Minister said the success of Chandrayaan has fired up an interest in science and technology in schools and colleges.
“Our educational institutes will have to come forward to nurture this interest in science and technology.” Modi said the Government has increased support for research by setting up the National Research Foundation and granting it statutory cover. The Government has a permanent system through the NRF to strengthen research in universities, he said.