PM Narendra Modi launches Indian Space Association - All you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, October 11, 2021 launched the Indian Space Association (ISpA) via video conferencing.

Speaking at the launch PM Modi said "Our approach to Space reforms is based on four pillars -- freedom to private sector in innovation, role of Govt as an enabler, to make youth future-ready, and to see the Space sector as a resource for the progress of common man," as quoted by news agency ANI.

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He further said that with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision, our country is witnessing comprehensive reforms. It's not just vision, but a well thought and integrated economic strategy that is facilitating global development.

Our approach to Space reforms is based on four pillars -- freedom to private sector in innovation, role of Govt as an enabler, to make youth future-ready, & to see the Space sector as a resource for the progress of common man: PM Modi at the launch of Indian Space Association pic.twitter.com/59YsJKjzIv

— ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2021

With the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision, our country is witnessing comprehensive reforms. It's not just vision, but a well thought & integrated economic strategy that is facilitating global development: PM Modi at the launch of Indian Space Association pic.twitter.com/VOaHn0fVxE

— ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2021

"This is the time of exponential innovation, which can only be achieved when government doesn't play the role of handler but enabler. Today government is sharing its expertise and providing launch pads for private sector. Today, the facility of ISRO is being opened for private sector," he said.

This is the time of exponential innovation, which can only be achieved when Govt doesn't play the role of handler but enabler. Today Govt is sharing its expertise & providing launch pads for private sector. Today, the facility of ISRO is being opened for private sector: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/0QVHA8CUxQ

— ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2021

"Earlier, the Space sector was synonymous with government. We changed this mindset, brought in innovation in Space sector and gave the mantra of cooperation between government and startups. This new mantra is necessary because this is not the time of linear innovation for India," the Prime Minister added.

About Indian Space Association (ISpA)

As per the information provided by Prime Minister's Office, ISpA is the Premier Industry Association of Space and Satellite companies, which aspires to be the collective voice of the Indian Space industry.

It will undertake policy advocacy and engage with all stakeholders in the Indian Space domain, including the government and its agencies. Echoing the Prime Minister’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, ISpA will help in making India self-reliant, technologically advanced and a leading player in the space arena.

ISpA is represented by leading home grown and global corporations with advanced capabilities in space and satellite technologies. Its founding members include Larson & Toubro, Nelco (Tata Group), OneWeb, Bharti Airtel, Mapmyindia, Walchandnagar Industries and Ananth Technology Limited. Other core members include Godrej, Hughes India, Azista-BST Aerospace Private Limited, BEL, Centum Electronics, Maxar India.