Thiruvananthapuram: Celebrations broke out throughout Pazhya gramam at Nenmara in Kerala’s Palakkad the hometown of Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair after Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced his title as one of many group captains for nation’s Gaganyaan Mission.
The crowds gathered outdoors Nair’s home and began to have fun amid sloganeering and fireworks.
Nair’s mother and father had gone to ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Area Centre (VSSC) centre to take heed to PM Modi.
Earlier, PM Modi applauded Nair and in addition introduced an astronaut’s badge to him.
Group Captain Nair (47) accomplished his education from Kuwait the place his father labored. Following their return to India, Nair joined the Chinmaya Mission Faculty at Palakkad.
Nair joined 93rd NDA course in Khadakwasla after which entered 163rd Pilot’s Course on the Air Drive Academy from the place he handed out with flying colors by bagging the ‘Sword of Honor’ given to one of the best outgoing cadet.
Nair was commissioned on June 19, 1999.
Nair’s very long time neighbor, an aged girl, couldn’t cover her happiness and got here out to greet the group who gathered outdoors following the information of Nair.
“I’ve recognized Nair for the reason that age of 4. He’s a humble and well mannered particular person. We final noticed him when he got here residence on depart, final 12 months. He’s a blessed man and his mother and father have already prayed for him,” mentioned the aged girl, who couldn’t cover her tears of pleasure.
Nenmara MLA Okay. Babu was additionally among the many crowd who have been celebrating. “It is a big honor for Nenmara. Every one among us is happy and proud that Nair has acquired this uncommon honor,” Babu mentioned.
The celebrating persons are additionally planning to present Nair a grand reception each time he visits his hometown after his skilled duties recover from.
