(a) the details of the Space Research Programmes proposed to be undertaken during the Tenth Plan;
(b) the fund earmarked therefor;
(c) the amount allocated to undertake those space research programme in the first financial year of the Tenth Plan; and
(d) the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES, MINISTER
OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS,
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY AND DEPARTMENT OF SPACE (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)
(a) The Space programme during 10th plan is directed towards strengthening the space
based services for the socio-economic development of the country. The major thrust
areas of the programme envisaged for the tenth plan are augmentation of the INSAT
system with fourth generation INSAT-4 satellites, enhancement of the earth
observational capability with all-weather microwave system, continuity of remote
sensing data to support National Resource Information System, Disaster Management
Support, developmental activities and improved weather and ocean state forecast,
continuation flights of PSLV, operationalisation of GSLV, development of advanced
GSLV Mk-III and focused research in the area of space science, astronomy and
planetary science.
(b) The estimated budget requirement of Rs.20593 crores is under consideration by the Government.
(c) Rs.2264.99 crores.
(d) The BE 2002-2003 includes Rs.846.80 crores for launch vehicle development,
Rs.303.35 crores for Satellite development, Rs.226.35 crores for Space application
programmes, Rs.756.08 crores for INSAT System, Rs.69.45 crores for Space Science
and Rs.62.96 crores for Direction, administration and other programmes.