During the 128th Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded young Indians experimenting with drones in Martian-like environments, highlighting their resilience, innovation and contribution to India’s rising space and defence capabilities.

BulletsIn

• PM praises Pune youth flying drones in Mars-like ISRO challenge
• Drone crashed multiple times but team persisted, finally succeeded
• Modi recalls Chandrayaan-2 setback and Chandrayaan-3 comeback
• Says youth determination is core strength of Viksit Bharat
• Skyroot’s new Infinity Campus inaugurated; Vikram-I unveiled
• Startup ecosystem seen as boost to India’s space ambitions
• World’s largest LEAP Engine MRO facility opened in Hyderabad
• INS Mahe inducted, strengthening naval capabilities
• MRO facility is first global engine OEM repair hub in India
• Investments show rapid growth in aviation, defence and space sectors