India, Aug. 15 -- In his 79th Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful message from the ramparts of the Red Fort, placing India's burgeoning space technology ecosystem at the forefront of the nation's progress towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The speech was not merely a celebration of past achievements, but a deeply analysed vision for the future, highlighting the space sector as a symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat and a catalyst for a new era of innovation.

PM Modi's address was anchored by a profound sense of national pride, particularly when he mentioned Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who had recently returned from the International Space Station (ISS). By bringing this achievement to the nation...