Prime Minister praises Skyrout’s Vikram‑1 as a boost for self‑reliant India

New Delhi, July 18 – In a brief Instagram video released on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Skyrout Aerospace for the successful launch and orbital insertion of its Vikram‑1 vehicle. The Prime Minister highlighted the mission’s significance for India’s autonomous space capabilities and commended the company’s young engineering team.

Modi noted that the majority of the crew are in their mid‑twenties to early thirties, and their transformation from concern to celebration after the launch underscored the passion driving India’s new space era. He called the event a "national moment of glory," stressing that it reflects both the country’s technical strength and the dynamism of its youth.

He described the Vikram‑1 effort as a "Vande Mataram mission," linking it to the broader vision of honoring the Motherland while encouraging the next generation to engage with cutting‑edge technology. Modi also reflected on the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" narrative, pointing out that critics who once dismissed self‑reliance have now witnessed concrete proof of Indian ingenuity in the space domain.

The Prime Minister assured that the government stands firmly behind Skyrout’s future projects, believing that such milestones nurture hope, confidence, and ambition among India’s aspiring scientists and engineers.