(a) Whether the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is contemplating to award all the construction
works related to satellites and launching vehicles to private sector entrepreneurs;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) the reaction of the Government thereto;
(d) whether ISRO is not likely to be dependent on private sector after this step; and
(e) if so, the measures adopted by the Government to avert this situation?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) & (b) In order to increase the participation of Indian Industry in space programme, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is making focussed efforts to give – off production of communication satellites /subsystems and Polar Satellite launch Vehicle / subsystems to Indian Industry.
(c) The feasibility studies towards evolving a model for increased participation of industry in Indian Space Programme have been initiated in the Department of Space. As the studies are still underway, no report has, yet been submitted to the Central Government.
(d) & (e) In this arrangement, it is proposed to maximize the involvement of the Indian industry in the space programme. While the industry will contribute towards the production of standardised components; ISRO, could concentrate more towards cutting edge research and development activities.