Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for opening the Space sector to public-private participation. He congratulated the country for its new beginning in space journey soon after the successful launch of India's first ever private Rocket launch today.  <br />'' <br />'' The Minister who personally witnessed the momentous occasion at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, described the launch as a turning point for India's StartUp movement.  In his brief congratulatory address to the team ISRO, he said that ISRO has added another feather in its glorious space journey, setting a new milestone in the 75 years history of independent India.<br />'' <br />''Dr. Singh said, the launch has put India among the frontline Space Powers of the World and many aspiring countries will look forward to taking cues from Indian expertise. He described this as a major milestone after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had unlocked the Space Sector in India two years ago for private participation.