India's space programme is getting self-reliant: Nirmala Sitharaman
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd contributed innovatively to the Chandrayaan project and helped in cutting costs, numerous private sector firms in India have also contributed to this, particularly in the realms of mechanical and electronic fabrication. The minister emphasised that advanced technology is coming not just from these state-owned entities, but also from private players and that their high-end technology has made an immense contribution to the efficiency of these projects.
All the equipment used in Chandrayaan 3 was developed in India, the minister said. The minister also explained that the government's policy that there will be no area that is shut to the private sector, has helped it in the space industry.
The finance minister pointed out that scientific empowerment of women has led to breaking of the glass ceiling in ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) for quite some time now, and that the Bill on reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies was an instrument through which political empowerment of women can be done. The minister sought the support of Rajya Sabha members in passing the Bill.
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