India, April 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
NEW DELHI, April 26 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh today reviewed plans to set up Space laboratories in universities and colleges across India, with seven such labs to be established in the first phase to provide hands-on exposure to students in satellite systems, rocketry and mission design.
The initiative is aimed at building a strong pipeline of skilled youth for India's expanding space sector, which has attracted over USD 600 million in private investment over the past five years following the opening up of the sector to non-government entities.
The review followed a detailed briefing by Chairman, IN-SPACe, Dr Pawan Goenka, who present...