Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with a grand reception upon his return to Delhi from Bengaluru. This homecoming followed his interaction with the ISRO team after the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3’s moon lander. The Prime Minister’s visit to Bengaluru directly followed his 4-day tour of South Africa and Greece.
Acknowledging Chandrayaan-3 Success and Achievements
The Union Minister of State for Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, extended felicitations to Prime Minister Modi, celebrating his achievements during the recent visit. The Prime Minister’s engagement with the ISRO team and the monumental triumph of India’s space mission were highlighted as notable milestones.
Naming Lunar Landmarks: ‘Shiv Shakti’ and ‘Tiranga’
During the welcome reception, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude for the public’s enthusiasm surrounding Chandrayaan-3’s success. He revealed that the site of Chandrayaan-3’s lunar landing will now be referred to as ‘Shiv Shakti’, symbolizing auspiciousness and the power of women. This name signifies the connection between the Himalayas and Kanyakumari. Similarly, he announced that the spot where Chandrayaan-2 marked its presence in 2019 will be named ‘Tiranga’, representing the national flag. He emphasized that this decision was taken after the successful culmination of Chandrayaan-2’s mission, showcasing the strength the tricolor symbolizes.
Announcing August 23 as National Space Day
The Prime Minister shared the decision to mark August 23 as National Space Day, celebrating India’s achievements in space exploration. He conveyed the global community’s greetings and messages of appreciation during his recent international visit.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized the significance of involving youth in the field of science. He stressed the need to leverage space science for governance and the common citizen’s ease of living. He reiterated his commitment to deploy government departments to explore ways of integrating space science into service delivery and transparency.
G-20 Summit: Delhi’s Role as the Host
With the upcoming G-20 Summit, the Prime Minister highlighted Delhi’s pivotal role as a host. He called for upholding the spirit of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ to showcase India’s hospitality. He acknowledged the inconvenience that might arise during the event and urged collective efforts to make the summit a grand success.
Celebrating Raksha Bandhan and Tradition
Prime Minister Modi extended warm wishes for Raksha Bandhan, highlighting the Indian tradition of considering the moon as the Earth’s brother. He expressed hope that the festival’s joyous spirit would introduce the world to India’s rich cultural heritage.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized that September holds promise for celebrating scientific achievements. He encouraged the people of Delhi to strengthen the legacy of success by making the G-20 Summit a monumental event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s return is marked by a celebration of scientific achievements, international recognition, and the spirit of tradition, reflecting India’s commitment to progress and cultural heritage.
