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PM Modi, who laid foundation of ISS mission during his US visit, says ‘Shukla has inspired a billion dreams’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla after his 18-day stay at the ISS, hailing him as an inspiration and a milestone for the Gaganyaan mission. Shukla conducted ISRO experiments during the Axiom-4 mission, a result of collaboration initiated by Modi. His return sparked celebrations, with leaders and family expressing pride in his historic achievement.
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