‘Space' Will Ensure Global Space for India as a Frontline Nation: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Key Points

1. India is emerging as a preferred global destination for Space sector engagement and investment.
2. IISC 2025 theme: Expanding Horizons: Innovation, Inclusion & Resilience in the New Space Age.
3. Reforms since 2019 opened the space sector to private players.
4. IN-SPACe established as a single-window regulatory body.
5. India released its space policy in 2023.
6. Over 300 space start-ups have emerged in recent years.
7. Nearly 70% of India’s space applications now support ease of living.
8. India extends space capabilities to neighboring nations like Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar.