Parliament Question: Private Sector Participation in the Space Sector

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4037 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SPACE SECTOR 4037. SHRI ARUN GOVIL: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: Whether the Government has formulated any action plan to promote space technology-based startups, research and employment opportunities in various States including Uttar Pradesh and if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH): **** The Government has established the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) to promote, facilitate, handhold, supervise, and authorise the space activities of the Indian private sector, including start-ups. IN- SPACe has introduced various schemes and policies to support start-ups through funding, technology transfer, skill development, mentorship, and other facilitation measures.These initiatives are aimed at strengthening the space start-up ecosystem, promoting innovation, enhancing private sector participation, and creating employment opportunities. IN-SPACe, being a central Government agency, designs and implements schemes and policies for the benefit of the entire country rather than for any particular region or State/Union Territory. Accordingly, all schemes and policies announced by IN-SPACe are applicable across India, including the State of Uttar Pradesh. ****