President Murmu Highlights India’s Aerospace and Aviation Vision for 2047

President Murmu Highlights India's Aerospace and Aviation Vision for 2047

VoM News Desk | November 18, 2023 | 06:18 PM IST | Politics | Follow on Google News

President Murmu Highlights India’s Aerospace and Aviation Vision for 2047

President Murmu Highlights India’s Aerospace and Aviation Vision for 2047

President Droupadi Murmu emphasized India’s significant advancements and future ambitions in aerospace and aviation during the inaugural session of an international conference on ‘Aerospace and Aviation in 2047.’

Key Points from President Murmu’s Address

• India’s Aerospace Achievements: Murmu highlighted India’s success in Mars missions and lunar exploration, citing cost-effectiveness, quality, and punctuality as hallmarks of these projects.
• Future Missions: She mentioned the upcoming Aditya L1 and Gaganyaan missions, noting their potential contributions to both India’s standing and global research.
• Challenges and Transformations: The President acknowledged ongoing challenges in the aerospace sector, particularly the need for speed and runway-independent technologies for defense and transportation.
• Human Resource Development: Emphasizing the need for upskilling and reskilling in the aerospace sector to address future challenges.
• Contribution to ‘Amritkaal Vision’: She commended the aerospace and aviation community’s contribution towards India’s vision of a technology-driven and knowledge-based economy.
• Role of the Aeronautical Society of India: Murmu praised the Society for its significant contributions to aeronautical sciences and aircraft engineering.
• Conference Themes: The conference focuses on green initiatives, AI and robotics in avionics, human capital development, women empowerment, and supporting startups in aerospace.
• Support for Startups: The Startup Quest 2023 initiative was highlighted, offering grants to innovative startups in the sector.
• Push for Self-Reliance: Referencing late President APJ Abdul Kalam’s vision, Murmu spoke about India’s strides towards self-reliance in aerospace systems.
• Decarbonization of Aero-Propulsion: The President stressed the importance of reducing the carbon footprint in aerospace, urging the adoption of new propulsion technologies like electric, hydrogen, and hybrid.

The conference, organized by the Aeronautical Society of India to mark its 75th anniversary, brings together experts to discuss India’s achievements, challenges, and future prospects in aerospace and aviation, aligning with the country’s long-term vision for these sectors.

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