Space policy, Space Activities Bill in final stages: ISRO chairman K Sivan

policy and Activities Bill are in final sts, Indian Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan said, days after government opened up sector for private players.

A dedicated policy for and legislation on activities has been under works for some time w. But with government allowing private sector, se have w got traction. When asked wher government is coming up with a law, Sivan, who is also secretary, Department of , said, “Yes, we definitely have to do that also.” “re are two aspects. One is policy and ( or) Activities Bill... both are final sts,” Sivan told PTI.

Last month, government anunced a major reform in India's arena by allowing private sector to carry out activities like building rockets, satellites and providing launch services.

ISRO chairman said very soon a system will be put in place for approval that will enable se activities to happen without any hindrance. policy and Activities Bill will help dress legal issues in this strategic sector.

Last month, during an online briefing, Sivan h said a new Navigation Policy is also being proposed and suitable changes in Remote Sensing Data Policy as well as SATCOM policy are also on anvil. se changes are aimed at aligning se policies to an open and inclusive sector, Sivan h said.

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