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- Indian space agency ISRO is working with SAARC countries for setting up a dedicated satellite for them as mooted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Speaking after the succesful launch of navigational satellite IRNSS-1D , ISRO Chairman A S Kiran Kumar expressed confidence that once the project gets approved, significant development would take place in the next 18 months.
Benefit
- Aiming to play a key role in the development of South Asia, Modi has asked ISRO to develop a SAARC satellite which can be dedicated as a ‘gift’ to the neighbours.
- This will help in strengthening India’s relationship with its neighbours.
