The financial allocation for
space research in our country compares well to that of other developing countries.
The budgetary allocations made
for space research and technology, which includes Space Technology, Space
Sciences, Space Applications, Directions &
Administration and INSAT Operational systems in the last three years along with
its percentage to India’s GDP in each year are given below:
|
Financial
Year
|
Budget Allocated
(Rs. In crores)
|
Percentage to India’s GDP
|
|
2010-11
|
5778.04
|
0.074%
|
|
2011-12
|
6626.04
|
0.074%
|
|
2012-13
|
6715.04
|
0.067%
|
The
indicative Plan outlay for space research during the 12th Five Year
Plan (2012-17) is ` 39,750 crores. The actual plan
expenditure during 11th Five Year Plan (2007-12) was ` 15,195 crores. The increase in Plan allocation during 12th
Five Year Plan is intended to undertake space research in the areas of
development of Advanced Communication Satellites, development of Advanced
Launch Vehicle Technology, high-resolution imaging system, Satellite Navigation
Systems, Space Science & Planetary Exploration and Disaster Management Support
Programme.
Minister
of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and Prim Minister’s
Office Shri V.Narayansamy
gave this information in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.
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