The Union Budget 2026–27 has earmarked ₹13,705.6 crore for India’s space programme, with a strong push on capital expenditure. However, experts point out that this leaves limited headroom for new missions and R&D.
Read my in-depth interview with Nigar Shaji, Project Director of ISRO’s Aditya-L1 Solar Mission, Dr Abhay A. Pashilkar, Director, CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), and other leading voices from India’s space fraternity.
Read the detailed interview report- https://www.etvbharat.com/en/technology/budget-2026-space-spending-inches-up-big-reforms-still-missing-enn26020205684
