India News | Himachal CM Sukhu Congratulates Scientists on Occasion of National Space Day
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. He said that it was the dedication and earnest efforts of the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) that led to the successful Chandraayan-III Mission.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 23 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday congratulated the scientists on the occasion of National Space Day.
He said that it was the dedication and earnest efforts of the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) that led to the successful Chandraayan-III Mission.
Further, the CM said that the maiden planetarium of the state would become functional shortly.
The Centre for Science Learning and Creativity was inaugurated by Sukhu on October 7, 2023, at Shoghi in Shimla, to make the study of science for children more engaging and innovative through various models and exhibits placed in the centre.
Additionally, he congratulated the Himachal Pradesh Environment Science and Technology Department for this commendable work in establishing this Centre.
Earlier today, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, extended his warm greetings to countrymen on the maiden National Space Day.
In a post on the social media platform X, he said "Greetings to all fellow citizens on the first National Space Day!" "This day is a reminder of Bharat's remarkable journey in the space sector propelled by the spirit of #Atmanirbharata" the vice president added.
He further stated, "Our spectacular achievements are a reflection of what a determined nation driven by committed scientists can achieve"."Best wishes to our space scientists, may their innovation and vision propel Bharat to even greater heights and continue to inspire humanity. #NationalSpaceDay," he said.
India celebrated its first-ever National Space Day on Friday on the theme "Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga".
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his greetings on the occasion of the first National Space Day.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Greetings to everyone on the first National Space Day. We recall with great pride our nation's achievements in the space sector. It is also a day to laud the contributions of our space scientists. Our government has taken a series of futuristic decisions relating to this sector and we will do even more in the times to come." (ANI)
(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)