NEW DELHI: The launching of South Asian Satellite was “a dream and a commitment” which India has fulfilled, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, a day after the country crafted history.
Touted as India’s “priceless gift” to its South Asian neighbours, the GSAT-9 launched yesterday will provide communication and help in disaster management in Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Afghanistan.
Pakistan refused to be a part of the project.
“..It was a dream and a commitment, which India has adhered to,” tweeted Modi who had made a unilateral proposal of India launching such a regional satellite soon after he became the Prime Minister in 2014.
The Prime Minister tweeted in response to a message by a follower who congratulated him, saying that his dream had come true.
To another tweet, Modi said, “Through science, we can transform the lives of the poor and marginalised.” (AGENCIES)
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