Lucknow, Aug. 25 -- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian to reach space, will be felicitated by Uttar Pradesh in his hometown in Lucknow on Monday.

Earlier, Shukla arrived at Lucknow Airport amid a huge uproar by children and supporters.

His family and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak welcomed him at the Lucknow airport.

Afterwards, Shukla was headed to City Montessori School in Gomtinagar for the felicitation ceremony.

Speaking to reporters, Brajesh Pathak said that the Uttar Pradesh government has organised an event to honour Group Captain Shukla.

"The son of Lucknow and India, Shubhanshu Shukla's arrival is being awaited by the whole of Lucknow. We welcome our beloved as he comes home, and we feel p...