New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underscored the growing integration of space technology into the fabric of India's governance, emphasising its impact on sectors ranging from crop insurance and disaster management to fisheries and infrastructure planning.

Addressing the National Space Day event in New Delhi, PM Modi noted that advancements such as satellite-based assessments for agricultural schemes and geospatial mapping under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan are directly contributing to safer, more informed, and streamlined services for ordinary citizens, reflecting the nation's remarkable progress in space innovation.

"Today, space-tech is also becoming a part of governance in India. Whether it is...