Amravati, May 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted Andhra Pradesh's key role in India's space journey and emphasized that the Nava Durga Testing Range in Nagayalanka will serve as a force multiplier for India's defence capabilities, drawing strength from Maa Durga's divine power.

Addressing the public rally in Amravati, PM Modi congratulated the nation's scientists and the people of Andhra Pradesh on this landmark achievement.

"Andhra Pradesh has played an important role in making India a space power for decades... This state has been attracting crores of youth to the space sector. A new institution is now available to the country to strengthen the space and defence sector. We laid the foundation for DRDO's new missil...