Dr Jitendra Singh satisfied with the close synergies between ISRO and RRI
Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that the New Satellite XpoSAT exemplifies synergised “whole of science” joint effort of more than one institution.
Addressing the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of “Raman Research Institute” on 2 Jan 2024, he said the primary science payload was conceived, designed and developed by the Raman Research Institute while the launch was made by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Dr. Jitendra Singh said, “The culture of ‘Make in India’ and being Aatmanirbhar has been the success mantra of the Raman Research Institute (RRI) over the remarkable 75 years.”
The Minister expressed satisfaction over the close synergies between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Raman Research Institute (RRI), a long recognised academic partner in India’s space-based science programme.
Dr. Jitendra Singh congratulated the RRI scientists and engineers, who worked on POLIX, the very best for the recent mission. He noted that the RRI is also playing a lead partner role in satellite-based quantum communications again in collaboration with ISRO.
The Minister remarked, “I am excitedly looking forward to RRI achieving major milestones in this thrust area of national interest towards securing our country’s future.”
Outlining the launch of Chandrayan-3 and other events, the Minister noted that the year 2023 was particularly significant for the country in scientific and technological achievements.
The Minister was addressing at the grand closing ceremony of the platinum jubilee year celebrations of the RRI in Bengaluru. Fiinews.com
