'Chandrayaan mission, a living example of women's power', says PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

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Narendra Modi while addressing the 104th episode of Mann Ki Baat lauded the women empowerment and said that ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission is a living example of women's power. As reported by ANI, PM Modi said, “From the Red Fort I had said that we have to strengthen women-led development as a national character. Where the capability of women's power is added impossible is made possible." PM Modi further said that Mission Chandrayaan is also a living example of women's power.

“In this mission, many women scientists & engineers were directly involved in it," he said. Also Read: PM Modi in Delhi Highlights: ‘Got lot of congratulatory messages during BRICS for Chandrayaan-3', says PM Earlier on Saturday, PM Modi interacted with the scientists involved in the ISRO's lunar mission in Bengaluru. PM Modi had engaged in a conversation with the women scientists from ISRO, who contributed to the 'Chandrayaan-3' initiative.

He praised their significant contributions in the triumphant completion of India's inaugural lunar landing mission. ISRO's senior scientist, Nidhi Porwal told ANI, "It is always good when the head of the family comes and appreciates us. It is a pleasure for all of us.

We have 20-25% of women's strength in ISRO. It is really good for women coming up in every field". "It was a cherishing moment for all of us.

He spoke to all the women scientists. Definitely, there are men also who walked with us to make the mission accomplished", said Daffini, a senior ISRO scientist while speaking to ANI. Also Read: PM Narendra Modi addresses ISRO scientists.10 key highlights of PM's speech in Bengaluru | WATCH In a notable achievement, India emerged as the first nation to effectively position a lander on the previously unexplored