IEP Chandigarh/ Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar,August 23
As the much-awaited moment of Chandrayaan 3’s moonlanding accomplished, the Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains along with exuberant students of Punjab government schools congratulated scientists of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the nation of this historic moment.
Awaiting the proud moment to become a reality during the day, overwhelmed students have been enrolled in posters making, writing slogans, paintings and human chains since morning at the government schools across the state to send their cordial wishes for this ambitious mission. A wave of anticipation has swept through the schools, igniting fervent discussions and heartfelt messages for the ISRO. The mission mark a historic milestone as it aims to be first to land in this unexplored region, known for its shadowed craters that are believed to contain water.
Sharing the excitement among the students, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said, “the whole state of Punjab is overwhelmed with successfull landing of Chandrayaan-3 on moon and we are extending our best wishes. Chandrayaan-3 was launched from ISRO Sri Harikota on July 14 thanks to the day and night work of astronauts. After a long journey of 40 days, it is now reached the moon.”
Speaking about the excitement among students, the Cabinet Minister said that poster, painting and quiz competitions depicting this historical phenomenon has been organsied in all government schools of Punjab and student took part in these events fervently to congratulate Chandrayaan-3 on the moon landing and give good wishes. Heartfelt wishes from these young minds add to the excitement of the evening.
In the day long events in the schools, while expressing their excitement students said that this historic event of Chandrayaan 3’s moon landing has filled them with immense pride and fervor. “We were eagerly looking forward to witnessing this historic achievement and we all are immensely proud of our scientists,” Students said.