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Science minister downplays ISRO resignation memo as administrative
NDTV··16 Jul
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on July 16 said the Department of Space memo restricting resignations from ISRO scientists on key missions was for administrative reasons. He said ISRO has a large workforce and many leave while many join. Singh was responding to questions about the July 14 directive and concerns over Kudankulam nuclear plant data security on the dark web.
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What It Means For You
- India's human spaceflight programme timeline may shift due to staff shortages.
- Nuclear plant security remains under scrutiny after dark web leak reports.
- Private space startups are drawing experienced scientists from ISRO.
What's Happening
- Jitendra Singh addressed ISRO resignation memo concerns on July 16.
- DoS issued a directive on July 14 restricting resignations from key missions.
- NPCIL confirmed no sensitive data breach at Kudankulam.
ISRO and Nuclear Context
- About 100 ISRO personnel have quit across centres recently.
- Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission has been delayed from early 2026.
- Former ISRO chief Somanath joined Agnikul Cosmos as board observer.
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