India’s President Droupadi Murmu delivered a significant address at the inauguration of the International Conference on ‘Aerospace and Aviation in 2047’. She emphasized the impact of India’s upcoming Aditya-L1 and Gaganyaan missions, expressing confidence in their potential to enhance India’s global standing and contribute to the greater good of humanity.
President Murmu also acknowledged India’s past achievements in aerospace, including the successful Mars mission and lunar exploration. She commended the nation’s determination, potential, and capability, emphasizing high standards of quality, cost-effectiveness, and punctuality in all projects.
Despite recognizing the challenges ahead, particularly in the transformative phase of the aerospace sector, President Murmu stressed the importance of upskilling and reskilling human resources to address future needs. She also applauded the Aeronautical Society of India for its transformative role and praised its 75-year journey and contribution to shaping the aeronautical profession.
The conference’s theme, “Aerospace and Aviation in 2047 – 75 Years of Advanced Aeronautics in India – Achievements, Challenges and Beyond,” covers critical topics such as green initiatives, the impact of AI and robotics, human capital development, empowering women in the sector, and fostering startups for creative disruptions.
President Murmu highlighted the commendable initiative of Startup Quest 2023, offering prototype grants to innovative startups. She also recalled former President APJ Kalam’s call for self-reliance in aerospace systems and noted the significant strides made in the last decade, encompassing policies like the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN) and the encouragement of MSMEs.
Addressing the pressing issue of climate change, President Murmu stressed the importance of decarbonization in aero-propulsion and emphasized the urgent need to adopt new propulsion technologies, such as electric, hydrogen, and hybrid, to reduce the carbon footprint.
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