Modi Govt to encourage private participation in space sector: Dr Jitendra
Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, July 29 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh stated in the Rajya Sabha today that the Modi government is committed to encourage private participation in the Space sector. He further informed that the Space Activities Bill is under active consideration of the Government, which will include aspects pertaining to regulation and promotion of private players in the space sector.
In reply to a question, the Minister disclosed that the Government is in the process of creating an ecosystem to encourage more private participation in indigenous production of space technologies, services and devices. Space sector reforms were announced in June 2020.
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