<p>New Delhi: Hailing astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's return from space, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said a new wave of curiosity about space among children is sweeping across India and noted that today more than 200 startups have come up in the space sector alone.</p>.<p>In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi said the road to Viksit Bharat passes through self-reliance and 'vocal for local' is the strongest foundation of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.</p>.<p>"Recently, there was a lot of discussion in the country about the return of Shubhanshu Shukla from space. As soon as Shubhanshu landed safely on Earth, people jumped with joy, and a wave of happiness ran through every heart. The whole country was filled with pride," he said.</p>.PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Haridwar temple stampede.<p>A new wave of curiosity about space among children is sweeping across India, Modi said.</p>.<p>Modi said space startups are also coming up at a fast pace in the country.</p>.<p>"There were fewer than 50 startups five years ago. Today, there are more than 200 startups in the space sector alone," he said.</p>.<p>Noting that National Space Day would be marked on August 23, Modi invited suggestions on how this should be celebrated.</p>.<p>He highlighted that from Chemistry to Mathematics Olympiads, India's young minds are shining bright.</p>.<p>Modi said it was a proud moment for every Indian that 12 Maratha forts, symbols of valour and vision, have been declared UNESCO World Heritage sites.</p>
<p>New Delhi: Hailing astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's return from space, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said a new wave of curiosity about space among children is sweeping across India and noted that today more than 200 startups have come up in the space sector alone.</p>.<p>In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi said the road to Viksit Bharat passes through self-reliance and 'vocal for local' is the strongest foundation of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.</p>.<p>"Recently, there was a lot of discussion in the country about the return of Shubhanshu Shukla from space. As soon as Shubhanshu landed safely on Earth, people jumped with joy, and a wave of happiness ran through every heart. The whole country was filled with pride," he said.</p>.PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Haridwar temple stampede.<p>A new wave of curiosity about space among children is sweeping across India, Modi said.</p>.<p>Modi said space startups are also coming up at a fast pace in the country.</p>.<p>"There were fewer than 50 startups five years ago. Today, there are more than 200 startups in the space sector alone," he said.</p>.<p>Noting that National Space Day would be marked on August 23, Modi invited suggestions on how this should be celebrated.</p>.<p>He highlighted that from Chemistry to Mathematics Olympiads, India's young minds are shining bright.</p>.<p>Modi said it was a proud moment for every Indian that 12 Maratha forts, symbols of valour and vision, have been declared UNESCO World Heritage sites.</p>