Gujarat sets World Record, PM lauds feat

 

 

 

GUJARAT set a GuinnessWorld Record on Monday after more than 50,000 people performed ‘Surya Namaskar’ simultaneously at 108 venues, earning praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said the State “welcomed 2024 with a remarkable feat”. Surya Namaskar or sun salutation is an ancient Yogic practice of paying respect to the rising sun and comprises different postures or Asanas.

 

As per the State Government’s release, Gujarat’s name has been registered in the ‘Guinness World Records’ on the very first day Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in its C58 mission, placed the primary X-Ray Polarimeter satellite XPoSat into a 650 Km Low Earth Orbit as intended after lifting off at the pre-fixed time of 9.10 am from the first launch pad in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota. In a post on X, Modi said, “A great start to 2024 thanks toour scientists!This launch is wonderful news for the space sector and will enhance India’s prowess in this field.” “Best wishes to our scientists at @isro and the entire space fraternity in taking India to unprecedented heights,” he said.