The Indian Cabinet has commended and appreciated every individual who has contributed to the landmark mission, acknowledging that Chandrayaan-3 is a “glowing testament to what India can achieve with passion, perseverance and unwavering dedication.”
The Cabinet also expressed its confidence that Indians would rededicate themselves to build the country into a developed nation by 2047.
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In this era of science, technology and innovation, the Cabinet especially appealed to those associated with the world of education to inspire more youngsters towards science, according to a media release of the Government of India.
“The success of Chandrayaan-3 has given a monumental chance to ignite the spark of interest in these fields and also leverage the window of opportunities in our nation,” said the Union Cabinet joining the nation in celebrating the historic success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission to the moon.
The space sector will now further open up to Indian home-grown start-ups and MSMEs and generate lakhs of job and give scope for new inventions. It will open up a world of possibilities for the youth of India, said the release.
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The flame of progress in India will always seek to light up the lives of people elsewhere, it said.
The Indian Cabinet believes that the country’s advancements in the space sector are more than just monumental scientific achievements.
They represent a vision of progress, self-reliance, and global leadership. This is also a symbol of rising New India.
"We urge our fellow citizens to leverage these strides to create more opportunities across industries, from satellite communication and meteorology to agriculture and disaster management. We should work to ensure that our innovations have direct applications on the ground, enhancing our infrastructure, boosting our digital economy, and providing critical data to various sectors," reads the media release.
The Indian Cabinet also appreciated the monumental achievement of the scientists.
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The Cabinet recommended that August 23 be celebrated as the “National Space Day”.
The Cabinet congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its efforts. "Thanks to our scientists, India is the first country to land near the moon’s south pole. Landing on the moon, with predicted accuracy, in itself is a momentous achievement."
The wealth of information being sent by ‘Pragyan’ rover from the moon will advance knowledge and pave the way for ground-breaking discoveries and insights into the mysteries of the moon and beyond, it hoped.
The Indian Cabinet firmly believes that in an era defined by rapid technological advancements and the quest for innovation, India’s scientists stand as shining beacons of knowledge, dedication and expertise.
The Cabinet was also proud to see that a large number of women scientists have contributed to the success of Chandrayaan-3 and India’s space programme in general. "This will motivate several aspiring women scientists in the years to come."
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It also congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary and exemplary leadership, and his unwavering commitment to India’s space programme for human welfare and scientific progress. "His faith in the capabilities of our scientists and his constant encouragement have always fortified their spirit."
When Chandrayaan-1 was successfully launched in 2008, he went to ISRO and personally congratulated the scientists.
In the case of Chandrayaan-2 in 2019, when India was just a hair breadth’s distance, in space terms, from the moon’s surface, the Prime Minister’s sagacious leadership and human touch lifted the scientists’ spirits, steeled their resolve and inspired them to pursue the mission with greater purpose, it said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always encouraged science and innovation, said the media release.
In the last 9 years, a series of reforms have been ushered which have made research and innovation easier.
The establishment of IN-SPACe as an autonomous body under the Department of Space, to create an eco-system of industry, academia and start-ups and to attract major share in the global space economy was launched in June 2020.
It has become an instrument for enhancing India’s strides in the world of space. The emphasis on Hackathons has opened up many opportunities for young Indians.
The Cabinet welcomed the naming of two points on the moon as Tiranga Point (footprint of Chandrayaan-2) and ShivShakti Point (Chandrayaan-3’s landing spot).
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These names beautifully capture the essence of India’s past while embracing the spirit of modernity, the release said.
"These names are more than just titles. They establish a thread that intricately links our millennia-old heritage with our scientific ambitions," said the media release.