New Delhi, June 25 -- Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday lauded the successful liftoff to ISS by Axiom 4 mission piloted by Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla stating that "India's ascent to the pedestal of Viksit Bharat has started via space."

The Union Minister highlighted that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla who is "possibly" the most important member of the Axiom 4 mission and will perform seven crucial experiments designed by the Indian institutes.

India's ascent to the pedestal of Viksit Bharat has started via space. Shubhanshu Shukla is possibly the most crucial member of this mission as he performs seven crucial experiments designed by Indian institutes. These will be of vital importance to all agencies across the world", J...