Astronaut Shukla, On Return To Delhi, Meets Modi

India-West Staff Reporter

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to discuss his recent space mission, India’s advancements in science and technology, and the future of the nation’s human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister described the interaction as “great” and stated, “India is proud of his feat.” The discussion covered a wide range of subjects, including Shukla’s experiences in space and the progress of the Gaganyaan mission.