ISRO scientists pay a courtesy call to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

A delegation of space scientists, led by Dr. N.M. Desai, Director of ISRO Ahmedabad Center, pay a courtesy call to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the Chief Minister’s residence office in Raipur on Wednesday October 8, 2025-Photo Credit-CG/PR

In Short

*ISRO’s achievements are a matter of pride for every Indian: Chief Minister Sai

*A detailed discussion was held on Chhattisgarh’s participation in ISRO’s journey, new opportunities for youth, and the use of ISRO technology to enhance governance efficiency.

Raipur: A delegation of space scientists, led by Dr. N.M. Desai, Director of ISRO Ahmedabad Center, paid a courtesy call to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the Chief Minister’s residence office in Raipur on Wednesday October 8, 2025 .

During the meeting, Chief Minister Sai and the scientists discussed in detail the issues of increasing Chhattisgarh’s participation in ISRO’s journey, creating new opportunities for the state’s youth, using ISRO’s technology to bring transparency and efficiency to governance, and ISRO’s activities for school and college students.

Dr. Desai and other Scientists while inviting Chief Minister Sai to visit the ISRO Ahmedabad Center presenting him with mementos of recently launched satellites and Chandrayaan Mission-Photo Credit CG/PR

Chief Minister Sai praised ISRO’s achievements and said that the heights achieved by India in the field of space science are a matter of pride for every Indian. He said that the Chhattisgarh government is encouraging innovation and technical education so that the state’s youth can develop an interest in space science and play an active role in the country’s space missions.

Chief Minister Sai said that ISRO should organise internships and training programs for the state’s students, providing them with practical knowledge of space science. He also stated that ISRO’s technology can be effectively used in areas such as agriculture, mining control, monitoring land encroachment, and identifying illegal activities during paddy procurement.

On this occasion, Dr. N.M. Desai, Director of ISRO Ahmedabad Center, briefed the Chief Minister on various projects being implemented by ISRO. He stated that ISRO is running several innovative programs to connect youth with space science, which will be expanded in Chhattisgarh. Positive discussions were also held regarding the establishment of a “Space Gallery” in the state.

Dr. Desai invited Chief Minister Sai to visit the ISRO Ahmedabad Center and presented him with mementos of recently launched satellites and Chandrayaan Mission.

ISRO scientists were overwhelmed by the image of Lord Madheshwar.

During a meeting held at the Chief Minister’s residence, ISRO scientists were overwhelmed when they saw the image of Lord Madheshwar. Curious, they sought information about it from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

The Chief Minister explained that Madheshwar Hill is located in Jashpur district, where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a huge natural Shivalinga. Locals worship this form of Lord Shiva with great reverence and devotion. He stated that this site is not only a center of religious faith but also a symbol of Chhattisgarh’s rich natural and cultural heritage. Chief Minister Sai presented photographs of Lord Madheshwar to all the scientists as gifts.

On the occasion Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary, Subodh Kumar Singh, Chief Minister’s Secretary, Rahul Bhagat, Revenue Department Secretary, Reena Baba Saheb Kangale, Higher Education Department Secretary, Dr. S. Bharatidasan, Director of Employment and Training, Vijay Dayaram K., Director of Land Records, Vineet Nandanwar, ISRO Group Director, Dr. D.K. Patel, Dr. Deepak Kumar Singh, Collector Gaurav Kumar Singh and other officials were present.