In light of Mission Prarambh, elucidate the need and challenges to the participation of private industries in the space sector.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.

 4. In light of Mission Prarambh, elucidate the need and challenges to the participation of private industries in the space sector. (15M)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.

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.

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 the need for 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.

Then, the significance of private industries in the space sector.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.