(a) whether the Government is planning to launch some Earth Observation Satellites within the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of the funds estimated for this;
(d) the details of the targets set; and
(e) the time by which these are likely to be launched?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):
(a) Yes Sir, Government is planning to launch 10 Earth Observation Satellites in 2020-21, the details of which are as follows:
OCEANSAT-3, GISAT-2, RISAT-2A, HRSAT-1/2/3, CARTOSAT-3A, INSAT-3DS, RISAT-1B, OCEANSAT-3A
(b) to (e)
The funds required for these projects have been estimated as Rs. 701.5 Cr.
A target of launching up to 10 earth observation satellites has been set for the fiscal year 2020-21.
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