The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful test of an indigenous cryogenic engine. In a message to Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, Chairman of ISRO, the President has said, “My heartiest congratulations on the successful test of an indigenous cryogenic engine. I am happy to know this engine will help India put satellites of upto 4 tonnes in geostationary orbit. This achievement gives a commendable boost to our efforts to step up indigenization and improve self-reliance in our space programmes. Kindly convey my greetings to all members of your team of scientists, engineers and technologists involved in this mission. I wish your continued endeavours all success”.