**Policy Summary:**
On August 23, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is making significant advancements in the space sector, driven by the capabilities of its 1.4 billion citizens. The Prime Minister highlighted government reforms designed to stimulate participation from young people, the private sector, and startups, enabling them to explore new frontiers and contribute to India's space program. The statement, released by PIB Delhi, commemorated National Space Day and reiterated the government's commitment to supporting India's space ambitions. The Prime Minister's remarks were in response to MyGovIndia's posts on X (formerly Twitter) showcasing achievements in India's space journey and space startups.
Key Entities Referenced
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India
India: The country making strides in space exploration
National Space Day: A day marking achievements in India's space sector
Startups: New companies exploring space sector
MyGovIndia: Government of India's citizen engagement platform
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister of India
Delhi: Location of press release by PIB, likely New Delhi
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister says India is making remarkable
strides in Space; Reforms encouraging youngsters
and Startups to explore New Frontiers
Posted On: 23 AUG 2025 1:03PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today said that India is making remarkable strides in the world of
space, powered by the skills and talent of 140 crore Indians.
The Prime Minister further said that the Our Government has ushered in various reforms in the space sector,
which have encouraged youngsters, private sector and Startups to explore new frontiers and contribute
meaningfully to India’s space journey.
Marking National Space Day, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that the country will achieve even
greater heights in the space sector in the coming years. Shri Modi also reiterated the Government’s
commitment to empowering India’s space journey.
Responding to the X thread posts of MyGovIndia about achievements of India’s space journey and India’s
Space Startups, Shri Modi said;
“Powered by the skills of 140 crore Indians, our country is making remarkable strides in the world of space.
And, we are going to do even more!
#NationalSpaceDay”
Powered by the skills of 140 crore Indians, our country is making remarkable strides in the world of
space. And, we are going to do even more! #NationalSpaceDay https://t.co/zVMLD32F2W
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2025
“Our Government has ushered in various reforms in the space sector, which have encouraged youngsters,
private sector and Startups to explore new frontiers and contribute meaningfully to India’s space journey.
#NationalSpaceDay”
Our Government has ushered in various reforms in the space sector, which have encouraged
youngsters, private sector and Startups to explore new frontiers and contribute meaningfully to
India’s space journey.#NationalSpaceDay https://t.co/rFnkl6Qtex
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2025
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