India, Feb. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 119th episode of Mann Ki Baat, spoke about women empowerment and their contribution in the field of space and science, announcing a special initiative for this year's Women's Day.

The prime minister noted how the country witnessed the launch of the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) 100th rocket launch, which he described as not just a number but also the nation's "resolve to touch new heights in space".

One major factor that PM Modi weighed in on is the increasing participation of "women power" in our team of space scientists.

He further mentioned that the scope of ISRO's successes has been enormous, adding that in the last 10 years alone, around 460 satellites have been ...