Significance of MOM/Mangalyaan

♤ It is the most cost-effective interplanetary mission (only 450 crore) NASA spent 4000 crore of rupees on MAVEN.

♤ The technology used in this mission has potential application in weather forecast, computer tech, health-medicine etc. in future

♤ Space research is not waste of time and money. (For eg.1999 Odisha cyclone killed >10000 people. But 2013 cyclone Phalin killed very few, because Indian satellite gave accurate weather prediction about where and when the storm would hit. Space research has given immense benefits to Agriculture, education, fisheries and defence)

♤ No country has ever reached Mars on its first attempt and too in such a short time (only 2 years). A successful mission will be a source for national pride and would force the world to take note of our technological prowess.

♤ As ISRO establishes reputation, gets more contracts from foreign countries and more foreign exchange. It can be used as a tool to exercise soft power by sending space missions of third world countries and SAARC countries.

♤ Above all, such an achievement works as an inspiration and catalyst for innovation in the country and bringing more youth into the field of science.