Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
4. The mission Prarambh, marks the Indian private sector’s first foray into the promising space launch market, opening opportunities for the privatisation of space which is heavily dominated by ISRO. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Times of India , Indian Express
Why the question:
India’s first privately developed launch vehicle, Vikram-S, blasted off on its maiden flight from the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO’s) Sriharikota spaceport.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the mission Prarambh, challenges and limitations being faced by private sector in space exploration in India and methods to overcome them.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of mission Prarambh.
Body:
In the first part, write about the nature and significance of mission Prarambh.
Next, explain that there has not been much emphasis on enhancing commercial activities in the Indian space sector, and as a result, the participation of the private sector in the Indian space industry has been minimal in space activities.
Next, write about the recent developments in boosting private participation in the space and further measures that are required to improve it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
