What happened: Modi’s interaction with 20 Indian space start-ups
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged India’s private space start-ups to build an ecosystem that attracts global talent, companies, and investment. Modi described the aim as creating an “aura” that draws people who want careers in the space sector.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments were delivered during an interaction with CEOs and founders of 20 Indian space start-ups in Delhi on a Friday. A public transcript of the interaction was released on Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi timed the interaction to coincide with National Space Day (August 23), observed for Chandrayaan-3’s 2023 landing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told entrepreneurs that entering a new field requires courage. Modi argued that India can become a magnet for the global talent pool by improving conditions that attract people and firms to the space sector.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted two advantages for India’s private space start-ups:
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