Punjab Governor Banwari Lal Purohit said on Wednesday that Chandrayaan-3's successful soft landing on the moon's surface is "a very proud and historic moment for India".
After the success of Chandrayaan-3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dialled Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S Somanath from South Africa's Johannesburg to congratulate him and said he would soon visit them in Bengaluru to greet the entire team in person.
India's permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) Ruchira Kamboj has said Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing on the Moon is a historic moment for humanity as “we venture into uncharted territory near the moon's South Pole”.
As India scripted history on Wednesday, with the Chandryaan-3 successfully performing a soft landing on the moon, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw congratulated the Indian scientists on their success.
“This is definitely a proud moment for the country, proud of Chandrayaan, ISRO and whole scientists, this achievement happened because of them...", Sinha said on the successful landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3.
The success was met with jubilation at ISRO's headquarters, as Chief S Somanath extended his gratitude to the team and supporters for their unwavering dedication. Reflecting on the journey, he emphasized the invaluable lessons learned from previous setbacks that ultimately paved the way for
“What an incredible moment! Congratulations to @isro for the successful landing of #Chandrayaan3 on the moon this morning. Today, India became the first country to successfully achieve a soft landing on the southern polar region of the moon.” Pichai tweeted on Wednesday.
After Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon's surface, making India the first to land near the Moon's South Pole, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that it is a proud moment for every Indian today.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena commends the historic achievement as the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover successfully touch down on the uncharted South Pole of the Moon.
Calling the scientists ‘pride of the country’, Shivakumar said that the efforts of all the ISRO scientists and staff who worked hard for the project are unforgettable.
Director General of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Chandrajit Banerjee extended his heartiest congratulations to ISRO and its dedicated scientists, emphasizing the historical significance of the accomplishment.