(a) whether a decision for comprehensive changes in the management of Antrix Corporation, a commercial
institution associated with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been taken;
(b) if so, the changes that are likely to made in it; and
(c) the justification of making aforesaid changes?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS
AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) & (b) Based on a comprehensive review of the working and structure of Antrix Corporation Ltd.,
restructuring measures in the areas of corporate governance,role of Antrix Corporation,linkages
between Department of Space (DOS) and Antrix and other areas have been undertaken. Accordingly,
a full-time Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Antrix has been appointed and a Coordination Management
Committee between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), DOS and Antrix has been constituted.
(c) The measures are intended towards more effective functioning of Antrix considering its growth and
the changes in the national and international market for space products and services.