ISRO will not be privatised, says chairperson Narayanan
ISRO chairperson V. Narayanan has clarified that the Indian Space Research Organisation will not be privatized, despite increasing collaboration with private firms. He emphasized that while private companies will handle certain commercial operations, the agency remains firmly under government control.
Why it matters
This statement addresses public and industry concerns regarding the future structure of India's space program as it opens up to private sector participation.
ISRO will not be privatised, says chairperson Narayanan left Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman, ISRO, Chairman, Space Commission, Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Bangalore, handing over a degree certificate to students at Graduation day in Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education on October 24, 2026 VELANKANNI RAJ B VELANKANNI RAJ B https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/s2itza/article71621081.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/BVR_9657.JPG VELANKANNI RAJ B CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 24/10/2026: Dr. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman, ISRO, Chairman, Space Commission, Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Bangalore, handing over a degree certificate to students at Graduation day in Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research in Porur on Saturday... Photo: Velankanni Raj B/The Hindu Contributions from private companies should not be misinterpreted as privatisation of the space agency, says the chairperson Chennai The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is under the Government of India, and it will not be privatised, the chairperson of the agency, V.
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