Modi Urges Space Startups to Attract Global Talent

“I believe we should create an aura where people from all over the world feel that if they want to build a life in this field, they should come to India--join an Indian startup or the Indian space agency. I am convinced that we can attract this entire talent pool like a magnet, and it can become a tremendous strength for us...We are highly cost-competitive. There is no question regarding the quality of talent, and since the people of our country naturally possess a high capacity for risk-taking,|”

“You have shown courage in a new sector. The most important thing is that you placed your trust in the government. My view has always been that whatever decisions we make, we must remain consistent. We shouldn't keep changing them constantly; that way, anyone willing to take a risk can feel assured--knowing that if something goes wrong due to their own error, that's one thing, but no one will abandon them. That is the trust we are striving to build.”