{
  "id": 2383832,
  "title": "PM Modi assures support to space startups, urges them to develop solutions for everyday needs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/pm-modi-assures-support-to-space-startups-urges-them-to-develop",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-21T13:15:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "YourStory",
    "slug": "yourstory",
    "url": "https://yourstory.com/2026/08/pm-modi-assures-support-to-space-startups"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured the full support of the government to young space entrepreneurs and encouraged them to apply space technology to everyday needs. During his meeting with CEOs and founders of 20 space startups, Modi praised their courage in entering a challenging field, taking risks and trusting the reform process. The government will remain fully supportive of these startups as they develop India's space capabilities, he said. Modi called for greater collaboration between space companies and organizations in other sectors to expand the use of their technologies, suggesting potential partnerships such as environmental groups working with companies on space debris. He highlighted how startups working in agriculture could collaborate with agricultural universities to help farmers make better decisions. Modi expressed confidence in India's private space ecosystem and its potential to attract global talent, companies and investment. He urged space startups to engage with Atal Tinkering Labs to inspire the next generation. The Prime Minister recalled the industry's enthusiasm since opening to private participation, creating new opportunities for industry growth. He emphasized the need for further collaboration between space-sector firms and companies in other sectors to make technology more accessible and improve lives.",
  "summary": "Interacting with CEOs and founders of 20 space startups, PM Modi hailed them for showing remarkable courage by entering a new and demanding domain, taking risks, trusting the reform process, and remaining consistent in their efforts.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}