Stating that certainly space robotics and human presence in space together are going to be the requirements for the future, Radhakrishnan said “at a right moment -that decision- the country will have to take.”
“What we are doing at the moment is getting ready for critical technology and government has given us funds nearly Rs 145 crore.”
He said “in the GSLV Mark III- the experimental mission is going to happen in April 2014....”
Speaking to reporters after the review, Parliamentary Standing Committee Chairman T Subbarami Reddy commended the recent achievements of ISRO for the successful launch of Mars Orbit Mission and GSLV-D5 with indigenous cryogenic engine.
Stating that adequate funds are being allocated for the scientific sector in the country, he said “we must focus more towards developing good scientists.”
He said young people should be encouraged towards science and scientists should be given special salaries, special incentives, and special encouragements. His committee is recommending the same, Reddy added.
