President congratulates ISRO on successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on Moon

     New Delhi, August 23, 2023: After watching live telecast of moon landing of Vikram Lander, President of India Droupadi Murmu today conveyed her congratulatory message to ISRO and everyone associated with Chandrayaan-3 mission.

     In her message, the President has said, “there are days when history is made. Today, with the successful moon landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, our scientists have not only made history, but also remade the idea of geography!”

     “It is truly a momentous occasion, the kind of event that happens once in a lifetime, making all Indians proud. I congratulate ISRO and everybody involved in this mission, and wish them greater accomplishments ahead,” she said.     

“The success of Chandrayaan, I believe, is also a major achievement for the whole of humankind. It shows how India has harnessed its rich traditional knowledge base along with modern science in the service of humanity,” the President said.