Chandrayaan 1 was definitely an encouragement for future endeavours in space studies. Chandrayaan 2 is it’s more technologically and scientifically advanced follow up.
When Indian scientists conceived the idea of a second lunar mission, they wanted to demonstrate its ability to soft-land on the surface of the Moon and operate a lunar rover. They were also looking for an extensive mapping of the lunar surface to prepare detailed 3D maps. It also aimed at a broad study of the lunar South Pole with focus on the thickness of the lunar regolith, and evidences of water ice. The mission also planned to study the variations in the lunar surface composition.
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