1) The history of India's space program began in 1962 with the establishment of INCOSPAR under Nehru and Sarabhai, leading to the first rocket launch in 1963 and the creation of ISRO in 1969. 2) Over the past 47+ years, ISRO has developed launch vehicles like SLV, ASLV, PSLV, GSLV and satellites like Aryabhata, Rohini, and INSAT to establish India as a leader in affordable space technology. 3) However, despite economic growth, around 21% of Indians still live below the poverty line, with causes including climate, demographics, economics, and social factors. Reducing poverty remains a critical task.