India's Space Sector Gets a Boost with Rs 1,000-Crore Fund
India's Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Rs 1,000-crore venture capital fund aimed at bolstering the space sector. This initiative, under IN-SPACe, is designed to attract new investments and stimulate growth among existing companies, enhancing India's leadership in space.
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The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a significant Rs 1,000-crore venture capital fund dedicated to the space sector. This strategic move aims to foster growth and innovation within the industry.
The newly established fund, managed by IN-SPACe, seeks to attract fresh investments into India's burgeoning space sector. Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the fund's potential to enhance the country's leadership in this domain by creating a multiplier effect.
This bold decision by the Indian government is anticipated to invigorate both new and existing space companies, thereby solidifying India's standing within the global space landscape. Shah expressed his gratitude to Modi for the visionary step in bolstering the sector's development.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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