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The Lok Sabha will hold a special discussion on Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic space mission. Shukla returned after completing NASA’s Axiom-4 mission, becoming the first Indian in 41 years to reach space. The session will highlight India’s space ambitions under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Meanwhile, two crucial bills will also be introduced in Parliament.

Key Points: Lok Sabha to Discuss Shubhanshu Shukla’s Historic ISS Mission

  • Lok Sabha to debate Shubhanshu Shukla’s ISS mission
  • Shukla returned after NASA’s Axiom-4 space mission
  • First Indian in 41 years to travel to space
  • Two key bills also introduced in Parliament
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Lok Sabha to hold special discussion on astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's historic space mission tomorrow

Lok Sabha to hold special discussion on India’s first astronaut aboard ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla, as part of Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

"Special discussion on India’s first astronaut aboard the International Space Station—critical role of space programme for Viksit Bharat by 2047. — Lok Sabha Secretariat"

New Delhi, August 17

The Lok Sabha will hold a special discussion on 'India's first astronaut aboard the International Space Station - the critical role of space programme for Viksit Bharat by 2047' on Monday after Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned to India after completing a successful mission at the International Space Station.

"Special discussion on India's first astronaut aboard the International Space Station-critical role of space programme for Viksit Bharat by 2047," the agenda released by Lok Sabha secretariat read.

Shukla, who returned to Earth on July 15 after completing NASA's Axiom-4 (AX-4) space mission, landed in Delhi in the early hours of Sunday.

He was received at Delhi's IGI airport by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, as well as his family, including his wife and son.

Shukla was part of NASA's Axiom-4 Space Mission, which took off from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, US, on June 25. He returned to Earth on July 15, splashing down off the coast of California. He became the first Indian in 41 years to travel to space.

Alongside this landmark discussion, two crucial Bills will be introduced in the Lok Sabha.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal will move for leave to introduce the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025.

The second bill is the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025. It will be moved by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This Bill proposes further amendments to the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017.

- ANI

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Priya S
While celebrating this milestone, we must also focus on increasing women's participation in ISRO and space missions. When will we see our first Indian woman astronaut? The space program needs more gender diversity.
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Rohit P
Great achievement no doubt, but why are we discussing this in Parliament when there are more pressing issues like unemployment and inflation? Space missions are important but let's not lose focus on ground realities.
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Kavya N
My 8-year-old son now wants to become an astronaut after seeing Shukla sir on TV! 🚀 This is exactly the kind of role model our children need. Hope ISRO starts more outreach programs in schools.
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Vikram M
The timing is perfect - right before Independence Day. This shows how far we've come since 1947. From no space program to sending astronauts to ISS. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone working in aerospace sector, I hope this leads to more international collaborations. India's space program has so much potential if we get proper funding and global partnerships.
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Aditya G
While we celebrate, let's not forget Rakesh Sharma who went to space in 1984. We shouldn't have taken 41 years for another Indian to go. Hope the gap reduces now with Gaganyaan mission

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