Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development has highlighted that every advancement in space technology has had a transformative impact on Earth and added that satellite communication (satcom) is not just a tool but a transformative force, bringing Digital India to every household, village, and corner of the country. He added that the applications of satcom extend across sectors vital to our people’s everyday lives and India’s sustained growth.
Dr Pemmasani informed that the government has introduced progressive policies to foster the growth of the space sector.
Dr Pemmasani said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi belief that ‘India’s rise is inevitable’ has sparked a renaissance in Indian space science. Policies like the ‘Satcom Reform 2022’ have eased the path for both public and private sector participation, creating an environment where innovation thrives. The government’s commitment, from the victorious Chandrayaan missions to the ambitious Gaganyaan program, has propelled India to the forefront of the global space race”. This partnership between ground and sky creates a robust, resilient network that empowers enterprise solutions across sectors and meets the evolving needs of a modern economy and Satcom is not here to compete with terrestrial networks; it is here to complement them”.
. During her address, Madhu Arora, member (Technology), Department of Telecommunications, said that satcom sector holds immense promise for enabling vast coverage, robust and reliable telecommunication connectivity, especially in disaster-like situations. She stated that the DoT is actively working with national and international stakeholders to address the pressing challenges of spectrum management, space debris mitigation and cybersecurity.
