Tuesday, 26 February 2013

President:ISRO should be in forefront of promotion of innovation and technological advancement

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee witnessed the launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV – C 20/SARAL Mission today (February 25, 2013) at Sriharikota. 

Addressing the scientists and engineers present there, the President said ISRO enjoys tremendous trust amongst our countrymen. This faith and confidence puts the onus back on the organization to raise the bar of its performance, scale greater heights and explore newer frontiers. For India to occupy its rightful place in the comity of nations, we must promote innovation and technological advancement. ISRO should be in the forefront of such a movement. 

The President said socially relevant uses of technology that meet country’s development goals are imperative to address the demands of population. Our endeavour must be to lower the cost of access to space through greater innovation and drive towards technology refinement. 

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