CAMPCO chairman writes to PM Modi urging ISRO laboratory in Udupi
Mangaluru: In the wake of India's accomplishment with Chandrayaan-3, the Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Co-operative Limited (CAMPCO) has made an appeal to the Union Government to establish an ISRO laboratory unit in Udupi, as a tribute to the esteemed space research scientist, Prof. UR Rao. Prof. Rao played a pivotal role in shaping ISRO during its formative years.
CAMPCO Chairman A Kishore Kumar Koddi has addressed a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wherein he expressed the pride of the company in highlighting the significant contribution of Prof. Rao, a native of Udupi district, to ISRO's achievements. The chairman underscored that CAMPCO's request for an ISRO laboratory unit in Udupi is intended as a tribute to all the scientists from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts who played vital roles in the success of Chandrayaan-3.
In his letter, Kishore Kumar Koddi wrote, "To honor their achievements and to inspire more students and engineers from the region, CAMPCO requests the Central Government to consider establishing an ISRO laboratory unit in Udupi district. Such an initiative would not only boost regional scientific enthusiasm but also contribute significantly to the nation's further development."
Highlighting the presence of esteemed educational institutions in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, Kumar expressed his belief that a local-level ISRO laboratory unit would foster a culture of scientific inquiry and modern ideas in the region. He further appealed to the Prime Minister to consider allocating a portion of the proposed Rs 15,000 crore fund intended for ISRO's development to the establishment of the requested laboratory unit in Udupi district.
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
