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The Department of Space (DOS) is the apex executive department of the Government of India, reporting directly to the Prime Minister, responsible for the development and application of space technology for national socioeconomic advancement. Working through the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), DOS designs satellite launch vehicles, Earth observation platforms, satellite communications, and planetary exploration missions including Chandrayaan and Aditya-L1. While spearheading high-technology research, DOS directly supports grassroots public welfare through remote-sensing satellite applications. ISRO data powers the Bhuvan geospatial portal, used for monitoring MGNREGA rural asset creation, identifying water reservoirs under the Jal Jeevan Mission, mapping crop acreage for PMFBY insurance claims, and supporting disaster management early warnings across cyclone-prone coastal communities.
The Department of Space (DOS) is the apex executive department of the Government of India, reporting directly to the Prime Minister, responsible for the development and application of space technology for national socioeconomic advancement. Working through the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), DOS designs satellite launch vehicles, Earth observation platforms, satellite communications, and planetary exploration missions including Chandrayaan and Aditya-L1. While spearheading high-technology research, DOS directly supports grassroots public welfare through remote-sensing satellite applications. ISRO data powers the Bhuvan geospatial portal, used for monitoring MGNREGA rural asset creation, identifying water reservoirs under the Jal Jeevan Mission, mapping crop acreage for PMFBY insurance claims, and supporting disaster management early warnings across cyclone-prone coastal communities.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 8 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Space on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Space. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Space administers 8 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including IN-SPACe Seed Fund Scheme - Launch Vehicle & Propulsion Technologies, IN-SPACe Seed Fund Scheme for Space Startups, IN-SPACe Seed Fund Scheme for Space Startups - Downstream Earth Observation & Geospatial, and 5 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Space's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://www.isro.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Space is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Space can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Space or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
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IN-SPACe grant supporting aerospace startups designing rocket engines, 3D-printed thrusters, green propellants, and small satellite launch vehicles (SSLVs).
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Department of Space seed funding providing grants up to ₹1 crore for early-stage space startups and non-government entities.
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IN-SPACe grant offering up to ₹1 Crore for startups developing satellite imagery analytics, climate telemetry, and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data applications.
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Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) grant awarding up to ₹1 Crore for space startups engineering indigenous satellite payloads and avionics.
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IN-SPACe program subsidizing up to 80% of testing charges for private space startups to conduct thermal vacuum, vibration, and radiation tests at ISRO centers.
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Formal licensing mechanism by NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL) and IN-SPACe transferring flight-proven ISRO satellite and launch vehicle patents to private industry.
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Department of Space initiative authorizing non-governmental educational institutions to promote space science and STEM education.
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Department of Space research grant scheme funding academic institutions to execute advanced R&D projects for national space missions.