Highlights of PM Narendra Modi speech at PSLV-C23 launch at Sriharikota

Sriharikota:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today witnessed the launch of Indian Space Research Organisation's PSLV C-23 rocket in Sriharikota.

This is India's fourth dedicated commercial launch, but the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle's 27th launch. The launch vehicle costs R

s.

 100 crores.

Here are the highlights of his speech:

• My congratulations to our brilliant space scientists for yet another successful launch of the polar satellite.
• Even today's satellites are from developed nations. Truly, this is a global endorsement of our space capability. 
• This is a domain where we are the international cutting edge. We have achieved excellent and cut beyond mediocrity. ('We've Done a Lot But Yeh Dil Maange More': PM Modi After PSLV Launch) 
• This fills every Indian's heart with pride and I can see the joy and satisfaction on your faces. Feel privileged to watch this in person
• We are proud that our programme is indigenous. Generations of scientists have worked to make India a self-reliant space power
• Our space journey has come a long way from the humble beginnings
• Our Mars Mission Cheaper Than The Movie Gravity
• I congratulate the scientists. This Sadhna you have done in the lab has the power to change the lives of millions of people
• Such technology is fundamentally connected with the common man. As a change agent, it can empower and connect, to transform his life
• Space technology has also evolved into an invaluable asset in disaster management
• Satellite communication channels, often end up being the only mode of communication
• GIS technology has transformed policy planning, implementation. Space imaging enables modern management, conservation of water resources
• India's Space program, is driven by a vision of service to humanity. Not by a desire of power
• I urge Department of Space, to proactively engage with all stakeholders, to maximize use of space science in Governance and Development
• Success of the mission fills every Indian's heart with pride
• ISRO scientists should build a SAARC satellite
• SAARC satellite will be India's gift to the neighbourhood
• India should build a SAARC satellite. We have done a lot but yeh dil maange more