PM Modi highlights India’s tech progress, lauds Mysuru cosmos planetarium project
Prime Minister inaugurated Cosmos Planetarium in Mysuru, said – a new chapter will be added to India’s scientific journey
Prime Minister inaugurated the state-of-the-art Cosmos Planetarium in Mysuru – mentioned India’s ancient scientific tradition and achievements in the space sector
Mysuru, November 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is continuously achieving new achievements in the field of science and technology. In such a situation, the construction of the state-of-the-art Cosmos Planetarium in Mysuru will add a new chapter to the country’s scientific journey.
He said this on Friday after inaugurating the Cosmos Planetarium built at the foothills of Chamundi Hills in Mysuru, Karnataka.
On this occasion, the Prime Minister mentioned India’s ancient scientific tradition, current achievements in the space sector and innovations of young scientists. He said that great astronomers like Aryabhatta, Varahamihira, Bhaskaracharya, and Nilakantha Somayaji made important discoveries despite limited resources and technical facilities. They made invaluable contributions to science through complex calculations.
Prime Minister Modi said that the government has opened up the country’s space sector to private participation. This has created new opportunities for the private sector and provided Indian startups with an opportunity to showcase their capabilities. Today, a large number of youth are active in the field of science and technology. Young scientists are launching rockets and setting new benchmarks in innovation.
He said that technology is rapidly changing the world. Today, people can easily find out where a train is and how long it will take to reach the station. The participation of youth in such scientific and technological developments is extremely important.
Expressing happiness on his arrival in Mysuru, the Prime Minister said that a few months ago, he had the opportunity to visit here for the inauguration of the Swami Vivekananda Memorial. During this, he remembered Goddess Chamundeshwari, the revered goddess of Karnataka.
Congratulating all those who contributed to the construction of the Cosmos Planetarium, the Prime Minister also praised the role of the royal family of Mysuru. He said that the Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar family has made significant contributions to the development of education and research by encouraging students and researchers. Mysuru has always promoted scientific and educational activities.
Following the inauguration, Prime Minister Modi watched an introductory video of the Cosmos Planetarium. He visited and learned about special exhibitions related to astronomy, space, and the history of Mysuru.
The world’s first 15-degree tilt LED planetarium
The Cosmos Planetarium in Mysuru is the world’s first 15-degree inclined LED dome planetarium. It was constructed by the University of Mysuru on a 3.5-acre site within the Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Centre for Advanced Studies campus. The project cost approximately ₹115 crore.
Another feature of the planetarium is the attractive spelling of the name “Mysuru” using letters from Kannada, English, and Hindi. Developed with state-of-the-art technology, the center aims to increase awareness about astronomy and space among people, especially students and youth.
