"Launch of 104 satellites by polar satellite launch vehicle PSLV-C37 has created history," Kumar said in a statement here.
"Its a matter of pride for the entire nation," Kumar said.
"It's result of hard work of scientists for which I congratulate them," Kumar, who is an Engineering graduate, said.
Space agency ISRO today scripted history by successfully launching a record 104 satellites, including India's earth observation satellite, on a single rocket from the spaceport at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
This is the highest number of satellites ever launched in a single mission.