New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan on Friday addressed the inaugural session of the National Meet 2025, calling it a landmark step in expanding space applications to benefit citizens at the grassroots level.

"This is an important milestone in our journey for bringing space applications to the grassroots. Today, there are 55 space applications--ranging from television broadcasting to weather forecasting--ensuring the safety and security of every citizen of Bharat through satellites," Narayanan said.

Reflecting on India's progress, he noted that just five decades ago the country had no satellite technology. "50 years ago, we did not have satellite technology. Last month, on June 30th, the ...