Dr. Vinod Kumar, Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe, Department of Space, Government of India, spoke to The Hindu about the space policies unveiled by multiple States and their potential impact on the sector in India.
Excerpts from an interview:
Karnataka recently unveiled its space policy. What are your views on it?
The Karnataka Space Policy is a welcome step, and reflects the growing confidence and maturity of India’s space ecosystem. As more private players enter the sector, dedicated policies at the State-level help build supportive environments for talent, industry, start-ups and research.
Earlier this year, IN-SPACe and Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, signed MoUs for establishing a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Space Technologies in Bengaluru, and for setting up of a public-private space manufacturing park that will anchor next-generation satellite and launch-vehicle production.
