ISRO chief visits Modi:Expansion of joint activities discussed

Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) chief Mr. G Madhavan Nair today visited Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Gandhinagar.

Both Modi and G Madhavan Nair discussed possible expansion of Gujarat government and ISRO’s joint activities. ISRO’s Ahmedabad based Space Application Centre chief Mr. R.R.Navalgud and Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Mr. K.Kailashnathan were also present in this meeting.

Chief Minister congratulated ISRO chief for the Moon Mission success.

Earlier Modi inaugurated Indian National Cartographic Association’s 28th congress in Ganghinagar in which more than 400 delegates including delegates from U.S, Germany and Australia are participating. Modi shared his Gujarat experience on usage of satellite technology for development.

ISRO chief G.Madhavan Nair congratulated Modi in his speech for his development-worthy vision. He appreciated Modi for his decision to visit ISRO’s Ahmedabad based Space Application Centre campus soon after launching of Chandrayan to wish and encourage the scientists, engineers and technicians working there.