Pragati Academy

21/07/2025

04/07/2025

*India’s Journey to the Stars: A Moment of Inspiration*

*Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma,* the first Indian to travel to space, remains a shining symbol of national pride. His historic voyage aboard Soyuz T-11 in 1984 placed India among the elite spacefaring nations. His famous reply to the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi — "Saare Jahan Se Achha" — still echoes in every Indian’s heart.

*Adding to this legacy is Dr. G. Madhavan Nair,* the distinguished space scientist and architect of India’s Chandrayaan mission. As the former Chairman of ISRO, & The Chairman of Pragati Academy, his visionary leadership propelled India into the new era of lunar exploration and self-reliant space technology.

*It was a moment of great honour when Smt. Suchitra Shyjinth, Principal of Pragati Academy,* had the opportunity to interact with both legends — a conversation that brought alive the stories of courage, science, and the spirit of India’s cosmic dreams.

15/01/2025

Pragati Academy SALUTES THE SPIRIT OF BRAVERY on this occassion - 15th January - INDIAN ARMY DAY