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Singh, who spoke to the astronaut in Ahmedabad over phone, congratulated her on her "unique achievement" and her contribution to the human quest for a better understanding of the Universe, PM's Media Adviser Sanjaya Baru said in a statement.
The Prime Minister said that she is a "role model" for Indian children and a "source of inspiration" for Indian women.
"India feels proud of her achievement, even though she is a citizen of the US," Baru quoted the Prime Minister as saying.
Singh also invited Williams to meet him in Delhi.
The astronaut, who spent a record 195 days onboard spaceship Discovery, arrived in Ahmedabad on Thursday on a week-long visit to India.
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