Q.261: SPACE RESEARCH CENTRES

Will the Minister of SPACE be pleased to state:-

(a)the number of space research centres in the country, location-wise;

(b)the details of amount spent for space research during the last three years, year-wise;

(c)whether the Government proposes to open new space research centres;

(d)If so, the details thereof;

(e)whether the Government also proposes to increase the amount given to space research centres; and

(f)If so, the details thereof?
ANSWER: MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE(SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY):

(a) The number of Space Research Centres/Units in India, location-wise are given below:

SlNo Location Number of
Research Centres

1 Ahmedabad 3
2 Bangalore 5
3 Bhopal 1
4 Chandigarh 1
5 Dehra Dun 1
6 Gadanki
(Near Tirupati) 1
7 Hassan 1
8 Hyderabad 1
9 Jodhpur 1
10 Kolkata 1
11 Mahendragiri 1
12 Nagpur 1
13 Shillong 1
14 Shriharikota 1
15 Thiruvanathapuram 4

(b)The details of amount spent on Space Research, which includes Launch Vehicle Technology, Satellite Technology, Space Applications, Space Sciences, INSAT/GSAT system and Direction/Administration during last three years, year-wise are given below:
Financial Year Actual Expenditure (`)
2008-2009 3,493.57 Crore
2009-2010 4,162.96 Crore
2010-2011 4,482.20 Crore

(c)No, Sir.

(d)Does not arise

(e)Yes, Sir

(f)The budget for Space Research is provided based on the programmatic considerations. The budget in the coming years is proposed to be increased towards development of Advanced Communication Satellites, development of Advanced Launch Vehicle Technology, high-resolution imaging systems, Satellite Navigation Systems, Space Science & Planetary Exploration, Disaster Management Support Programme etc.

http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/psearch/QResult15.aspx?qref=113417.