“India’s Space Programme Now Bold, Inclusive and People-Centric”: PM Modi

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 18th June: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article that traces the remarkable transformation of India’s space programme over the past 11 years, spotlighting its evolution into a bold, inclusive, and people-centric mission.

Quoting Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh’s post on X, PM Modi said the country’s space programme has shifted from traditional exploration to real-world applications that touch everyday lives.

“Union Minister @DrJitendraSingh elaborates how India’s space programme has transformed over the past 11 years, becoming bold, inclusive and people-centric, with space technology now playing a vital role in daily life—from farmers in villages to students in classrooms,” the Prime Minister wrote.

The article, shared by Dr. Singh, highlights the integration of space technology in key sectors including agriculture, education, disaster management, and infrastructure development, demonstrating how India’s advancements in space are fostering grassroots empowerment.

From aiding farmers through satellite-based crop monitoring and weather forecasting to enhancing e-learning modules in rural schools, India’s space innovations are no longer limited to launchpads and orbits—they are now driving development at the ground level.

The post celebrates the indigenisation efforts, international collaborations, and policy reforms that have helped shape a resilient and visionary Indian space ecosystem since 2014.