(a) whether satellite based upgradation system named `Gagan` is being commissioned;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the benefits the country would reap by developing the said system; and
(d) the time by which the said system is likely to start functioning?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER`S OFFICE (SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN):
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The satellite based augmentation system called GAGAN taken up by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in cooperation with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a part of the overall strategy for introduction of satellite based navigation over the Indian airspace.
(c) & (d) The GAGAN will provide more accurate navigation data for the aircraft over the Indian Airspace. The System will be ready for testing by early 2007.