NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Isro scientists after the success of Chandrayaan-3 mission and said 'India is now on the Moon.

This is a moment to cherish forever.

We are witness to the new flight of new India." PM Modi, who is in the South Africa to attend the five-nation BRICS Summit, waved the tricolour the moment Chandrayaan-3 landed on the moon."Humne dharti par sankalp kiya aur chand pe usse sakaar kiya," PM Modi said and added "This is a moment of pride for 140 crore Indians and I congratulate all the scientists who toiled hard to make this a success.""When we see such historic moments it makes us very proud.

This is the dawn of new India," he said and added "India's successful moon mission is not India's alone; Our approach of one earth, one family one future is resonating across the globe.""No other country has been able to land on this side of moon before; this will change all narratives and stories about moon," PM Modi said.

Stating that the Moon is now just a tour away, PM Modi said "Kabhi kaha jata tha chanda mama bahut door ke hain, ab ek din wo bhi ayega jab bacche kaha karenge chanda mama bass ek tour ke hain." PM calls ISRO chief, congratulates on Moon mission successPM Modi later congratulated ISRO chairman S Somanath on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and said he would soon visit them in Bengaluru to greet the entire team in person."Somanath ji...your name Somanath too is linked to the Moon.

Your family members too would be elated.

Hearty congratulations to you and your team," the Prime Minister said in a phone call from Johannesburg."Please convey my greetings to everyone.

If possible, I would personally greet you very soon," the prime minister said.PM Modi had joined the Isro scientists through video link ahead of Chandrayaan's landing on moon.(With inputs from agencies)WatchPM Modi hails soft landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on the moon: Full speech