NEW DELHI, (thestates.news) : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said today that showcasing of India’s Space, nuclear and other scientific achievements helps ignite students’ aptitude and discover their intrinsic talent.
The Minister was on an invited visit to an exhibition at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre here, highlighting India’s advancements in space technology, nuclear energy development and strategic mineral exploration.
Dr Jitendra Singh advised the organisers to arrange conducted visits by school and college students to this exhibition and also try to prepare short social media versions of the exhibits.
The exhibition showcased India’s expanding capabilities in launch vehicles, satellite systems and human spaceflight initiatives. Information presented highlighted the country’s launch vehicle fleet, including the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle and the LVM3 heavy-lift rocket, which supports India’s human spaceflight programme. India has conducted more than a hundred launch missions, deploying hundreds of satellites that support communication, navigation, earth observation and scientific research.
The materials also outlined India’s long-term vision for space exploration, including the development of human spaceflight systems, crew and service modules, and the concept of an Indian space station, referred to as the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, aimed at enabling sustained human presence in low-Earth orbit and facilitating microgravity research. Future missions related to lunar exploration, deep-space studies and expansion of satellite-based services were also highlighted as part of the country’s broader space roadmap.
India’s satellite applications ecosystem was also reflected through examples of services supporting governance and development, including weather forecasting, navigation systems, communication networks, disaster management and agricultural monitoring.(s-pib)
