Indian talent to attain global fame in space sector as it did in IT: Modi

The prime minister spoke of the space sector's significance in communication and navigation and told the participants that they will be co-passengers with ISRO in this age of space research

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that the decision to open up India's space sector has heralded a new age of public-private partnership and expressed confidence that Indian talent will achieve worldwide fame in this field in the same way it did in the IT sector.

Interacting with key industries, start-ups and academia from the space sector via video conferencing to encourage their participation in space activities, Modi said professionalism and transparency in policies as well as the decision-making process of the government will prove beneficial for the companies joining the field.

In a statement, the PMO said Modi assured the