NEW DELHI (Monitoring Desk) — Following the resignation of 120 scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the Indian government has introduced stricter rules governing voluntary retirement and resignations.
According to Indian media, the Department of Space has decided that applications for voluntary retirement by scientists will now be reviewed at ISRO Headquarters, rather than being decided by the head of the relevant department.
Reports indicate that there has been a significant increase in resignations and voluntary retirement requests from ISRO scientists and engineers in recent years, particularly those working on the Gaganyaan mission and other major space projects.
Indian media reported that many scientists are leaving government institutions due to dissatisfaction with the outdated administrative system and are moving to the private sector for higher salaries and better career opportunities.
According to the report, since India opened its space sector to private companies in 2020, more than 400 space startups have been established, attracting nearly $500 million in investment.