ISRO Receives Major Budget Boost in Union Budget 2025-26
Rs 13,415.20 crore allocated to the Department of Space, up from Rs 13,042.75 crore in 2024-25.
Increased Funding
– Rs 6,103 crore earmarked for satellite launches, deep-space missions, and infrastructure growth.
Capital Outlay for Research
Rs 10,230.20 crore allocated for ISRO centres, including VSSC, URSC, and HSFC, with Rs 1,706.8 crore for the Space Applications Centre.
Support for ISRO Centres
00% FDI allowed in satellite manufacturing, and duties on rocket/satellite parts removed.
Public-Private Partnerships Encouraged
Key projects include
Chandrayaan-4
,
Venus Orbiter Mission
, and the
Next Generation Launch Vehicle
Upcoming Major Missions
Construction of a third launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre to boost launch capabilities.
Expansion of Launch Infrastructure
Space tech to be integrated into agriculture, disaster management, and urban planning to enhance governanc
Space Technology for National Development