India, Aug. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that space technology is no longer limited to scientific exploration, but is becoming a core component of governance and a tool to improve the quality of life for citizens in India. Speaking via video message on National Space Day 2025, Modi cited the increasing integration of space applications in public policy, disaster management, agriculture, and infrastructure development.

"Space-tech is increasingly becoming an integral part of governance in India," the Prime Minister said, pointing to satellite-based assessments in crop insurance schemes, real-time safety information for fishermen, disaster response capabilities, and the use of geospatial data in the PM Gati Shakti National M...