ISRO planning to launch satellite Aditya to study Sun: Modi
30 Dec 2019 08:42:00
NEW DELHI :
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi in his last ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme of this year on Sunday said that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch a satellite called Aditya to study the Sun. “India is quite advanced in the field of astronomy, and we have taken path-breaking initiatives in this field. ISRO has an astronomical satellite called ASTROSAT. Moreover, they are planning to launch a satellite called Aditya, to study the Sun,” said Modi.
The Prime Minister further said that India has many powerful telescopes around the country including a giant meter-wave telescope near Pune and other powerful telescopes located in Kodaikkaanal, Udagamandala, Guru Shikhar and Hanle Ladakh. “In 2016, the then Prime Minister of Belgium and I had inaugurated the 3.6-metre Devasthal optical telescope in Nainital. This is also known as Asia’s largest telescope,” he added. Modi also said the citizens should strive to understand India’s ancient knowledge in astronomy and modern achievements in this field.
He said that the young scientists in the country not only displaying a great desire to know the scientific history but also are resolute in fashioning astronomy’s future. The Prime Minister also urged the listeners to develop star gazing as a hobby in order to boost the activities like rural camps and picnics. He also pressed on the need to form astronomy clubs on school and college levels. “The planetariums in our country, in addition to increasing the understanding of the night sky, also motivate people to develop star gazing as a hobby. Many people install amateur telescopes on their balconies or terrace. Stargazing can also encourage rural camps and rural picnics,” added Prime Minister Modi.
Asks people to promote indigenous products
NEW DELHI :
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon people to promote indigenous products for the next three years till the completion of India’s 75th year of Independence. In his last ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme for 2019 aired on All India Radio, Modi called for promoting swadeshi products and exhorted people to motivate others too in buying local products. “My dear countrymen, can we pledge, that by 2022, when we achieve 75 years of Independence we insist and remain steadfast at least, for about two-three years on buying local products?
“Products made in India, made by the hands of our citizens, carrying the fragrance of the sweat of our countrymen, can’t we resolve to buy such things? I do not advocate this for a long time, just till 2022, till the completion of 75 years of Independence,” he said in his address. Modi said this work should not just be carried on by the Government, but young people should step forward across the country in forming small organisations, motivating people, explaining and deciding – “Come, we will buy only local, products, emphasise on local products, carrying the fragrance of the sweat of our countrymen - That will be the exultant moment of my free India; let these be the dreams with which we proceed.”
He cited Mahatma Gandhi, saying he viewed this spirit of Swadeshi as a lamp illuminating the lives of millions as well as bringing prosperity in the lives of the poorest of the poor. Youth hate disorder, anarchy, says PM Modi on Mann ki Baat : PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the coming decade belongs to the youth and lauded them for believing in the system and questioning it when it does not respond properly.
The Prime Minister said the youth hate anarchy and disorder and dislike casteism, nepotism and favouritism, remarks that come against the backdrop of recent violent protests in various university campuses over the Citizenship Amendment Act and proposed NRC. “According to me, they appreciate the system. Not just that, they prefer to follow the system. And in the event of the system not responding properly, they get restless and even courageously question the system itself! I consider this attribute as a virtue.