Entertainment » OtherPosted at: Jun 22 2016 11:28AM Modi lauds ISRO scientists for breaking new barriers, says 20 satellites in one go a 'monumental accomplishment'modiSriharikota, Jun 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today termed as 'monumental accomplishment', PSLV-C34 successfully launching 20 satellites, including 17 foreign satellites, in a single mission, and hailed the achievements of the Indian Space scientists for breaking new barriers. ''20 satellites in a go! @isro continues to break new barriers'', Mr Modi said in his twitter page. ''Hearty congratulations to our scientists on the monumental accomplishment'', the Prime Minister said. Mr Modi said ''as a common citizen, he was totally immersed in happiness to see our youngsters excelling and taking so much interest in science.'' ''Saw with immense joy that students from institutions in Pune and Chennai played a role in the making of satellites. This touched me'', Mr Modi said. He said ''over the years we developed expertise and capability to help other nations in their space initiatives. This is the skill of our scientists''. ''Our space programme has time and again shown the transformative potential of science and technology in people's lives'', the Prime Minister said Mr Modi also said ''Witnessed with immense pride and delight the brilliant moments on TV & took photos for my Instagram account''. UNI GV CS 1128Tags: #Modi lauds ISRO scientists for breaking new barriers# says 20 satellites in one go a 'monumental accomplishment'