On National Space Day, PM Modi hails Gen Z for building new tech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated India's 3rd National Space Day by praising the contributions of Gen Z engineers and the private sector. He emphasized India's growing role as a global space hub and encouraged the diaspora to return to contribute to the nation's development.
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India's aggressive expansion into the space sector and its focus on private-public partnerships are key components of its goal to become a developed nation by 2047.
NEW DELHI: On the 3rd National Space Day, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed India's global rise in the space sector and praised Gen Z for building new technologies, saying this rise has made India a “magnet” for global investors.Sharing a video of his speeches, PM Modi said, “I said in Ayodhya that this is the beginning of a new cycle of change. In this new cycle, India is steadily expanding its space presence in the global order, and this is clearly reflected in our space programme. Together, we have resolved to make India a developed nation by 2047, and the space sector plays a vital role in achieving this goal.”Praising the youth of the nation, the PM said, “Today, these Gen Z engineers, designers, coders and scientists are building new technologies.
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