(a) whether 58 space missions have been planned by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the next five years;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the objectives of each space mission; and
(c) the amount allocated and spent for this purpose so far?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY):
(a) Yes, Madam. ISRO has submitted a plan for 58 space missions to be undertaken as a part of 12th Five Year Plan,
2012-17.
(b) The Missions planned for 12th Five Year plan encompasses 33 Satellite missions and 25 Launch Vehicles missions.
The details and the objectives of each mission are listed in Annexure-1 enclosed.
(c) A Plan outlay of Rs. 39,750 crore in 12th Five Year Plan period has been provisionally earmarked under the Plan
budget for Space Programme. During the current year 2012-13, a sum of Rs. 5,615 crore has been allocated and the amount
spent up to End October, 2012 is Rs.1,871.53 crore.