PM Modi Opens India's First LED Dome Planetarium

 UdaipurTimes, Nov 14, 2026 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, November 13, inaugurated the country's first LED dome planetarium - the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium - in Mysuru, Karnataka. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Prime Minister expressed his delight at returning to Mysuru to dedicate the COSMOS Planetarium to the Nation just months after inaugurating the Viveka Smaraka. He pointed out that while the Viveka Smaraka inspires introspection and spiritual pursuit, the COSMOS Planetarium directs the gaze skyward to unravel the mysteries of the vast universe and he emphasised the profound cultural message conveyed by both landmarks.

“This is an example of the fact that in India, the traditions of spirituality and science have always moved forward together,” the Prime Minister said.

Highlighting Mysuru's rich tradition of fostering knowledge institutions, including the establishment of the University of Mysore under Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and the Wadiyar Royal Family's pivotal role in laying the foundation of the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru to empower generations of scholars, the Prime Minister noted that Mysuru is adding a new chapter to India's scientific journey with the dedication of this state-of-the-art planetarium to the youth and citizens.

PM Modi highlighted the government's decision to open the space sector to private participation, which has enabled Indian startups and youth to showcase their capabilities by launching private rockets, placing satellites into orbit and undertaking unprecedented space ventures.

Stating that advancing research requires giving students and scholars access to the world's finest scientific literature, the Prime Minister mentioned the launch of One Nation One Subscription to help domestic institutes access leading global journals alongside the creation of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation.

The Prime Minister concluded his address by urging those associated with COSMOS to continuously invite school and college students from across the region and extended his best wishes for the journey ahead.

“The children who come here to learn about the universe, it is possible that some of them may return here one day and tell us what new discoveries they have made about the universe, and this alone will be the biggest success of this COSMOS Planetarium,” PM Modi said.