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CHAKKA SNEHITHAIR 139· 2025

Question Q.4GS3GS1

Private participation in preparing India's space journey is widely acknowledged but is yet to be fully tapped. In light of the statement, analyse the hurdles faced by the private sector and also recommend measures to unlock greater private participation in the space economy.

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Main Body

There is a boost in private participation in space sector as can be seen in success of Agnikul Cosmos and others. Importance of private participation includes: (i) Take pressure on ISRO for (a) lite satellite launch (b) Private assembly of rockets (c) New applications and market e.g. satellite internet (Starlink). Aid in R&D. Hurdles faced by private sector: (i) Entry barriers on space is considered as a strategic sector (ii) Limited funding and hand holding support from domestic sources

3Very few players in domestic market and international market dominated by Space X, Boeing (4) No immediate market - very few satellite launches from Indian soil and from Indian companies (5) Long gestation period for becoming profitable. Measures to unlock at IITs and ISRO: Commercial sector of ISRO technology. Measures to unlock: (i) Commercial sector of ISRO technology (ii) Funding support from government as form of seed capital (iii) Tax breaks and investor facilitation. Greater private participation will move India towards a space superpower
164 words1 paragraphs

Diagram

A flowchart showing 'Measures to unlock' with three branches connecting to 'Commercial sector of ISRO technology', 'Funding support from government as form of seed capital', and 'Tax breaks and investor facilitation'

  • Identified concrete examples like Agnikul Cosmos and Starlink
  • Organized points with clear hierarchical structure
  • Addressed both hurdles and importance with balanced analysis
  • Mentioned specific sectors like satellite internet
  • Comprehensive listing of market challenges
  • Clear presentation of measures with visual structure
  • Identified international competitors accurately
  • Connected measures to desired outcome

Topper

CHAKKA SNEHITH

AIR 1392025

Subject & Paper

GS3GS1

Topic

Space Sector

Private Sector Participation

Hurdles and Policy Measures

Writing Stats

164

Total words

1

Paragraphs

analytical and prescriptive

Tone