Man Ki Baat: PM Modi praised astronaut Shubhunhu Shukla; The new wave of curiosity for space among children is called. Bharat News

New Delhi: Next to National Space Day, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s growing capabilities in the space sector, referring to the recent trip to IAF group captain Shubanshu Shukla, talked about a new wave of curiosity about space among children, and has started more than the space field till date.Talking about Shubhanshu Shukla, who was one of the four crew members of the AXIOM-4 mission for ISS, PM Modi in his 124th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episode, said, “We will touch the successes of the country; the achievements of the countrymen.” He said that when Shukla returned to Earth, there was a wave of “wave of happiness from every heart” and said “The whole country was full of pride.”PM Modi also said how the success of ISRO’s Chandrayaan -3 mission created an atmosphere of curiosity in the country for space efforts.“I remember, when Chandrayaan -3 successfully landed in August 2023, a new atmosphere was created in the country. A new curiosity about science was also born among children, about space. Young children now say, we will also go to space; we will also land on the moon -we will also become space scientists,” PM Modi said.PM Modi specifically referred to the ‘inspiration-standard campaign’, which promotes innovation among children by providing a platform to develop innovative ideas contained in science. “In this, five children are selected from each school. Each child brings a new idea. So far, millions of children have joined it, and after Chandrayaan -3, their number has doubled,” he said.The PM referred to the increase in India’s space startup, indicating that the number has almost quadrupled in the last five years. “Five years ago, there were less than 50 start-ups. Today, there are more than 200,” he said.Focusing on the upcoming National Space Day on 23 August, PM Modi said, “How will you celebrate it …,” Do you have any new idea? Send a message to me on the Namo app ”.“In the 21st century India, science is progressing with fresh energy. A few days ago, our students won medals in the International Chemistry Olympiad. India has also strengthened its image in the mathematics world. At the International Mathematical Olympiad held in Australia, our students won 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medal, “PM Modi said. He also announced that an astronomy and astronomy Physics Olympiad is going to be held in Mumbai next month. This will be the largest Olympiad to date, he said. The PM also recognized the development of UNESCO 12 Maratha forts as world heritage sites. “Eleven forts in Maharashtra; one in Tamil Nadu. Each fort has a chapter of history which is associated with it. Every stone is a testimony to a historical event … Saleer Fort, where the Mughals were defeated, Shivneri, where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born. A fort that is unbreakable for the enemy. The Khanderi Fort is a wonderful fort built in the middle of the sea, ”he said.“The enemy wanted to stop him, but Shivaji Maharaj made the impossible possible. Pratapgarh Fort, where Afzal Khan was defeated, the echo of that saga is still entangled in the walls of the fort. Vijayadurga, which consisted of secret tunnels, is a proof of the foresight of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. I visited Raigad a few years ago … Chhatrapati bowed in front of Shivaji Maharaj’s statue. This experience will be with me throughout my life, ”Modi said.He said that sometimes a task is impossible for some people, but when the country comes together on an idea, impossible also becomes possible. “Swachh Bharat Mission” is the biggest example of this. Soon, this mission will be completed 11 years. But its strength and its need is still the same, ”he said.In these 11 years, ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ has become a mass movement, and people consider it their duty, and this is a real public participation, Modi said. He said, “The Swachh Survekshan conducted every year has further increased the feeling. This year, more than 4500 cities and towns of the country participated in it. It has been attended by more than 150 million people. It is not a common number. It’s the voice of Swachh Bharat,” he said.