National Space Meet
ISRO’s National Space Meet 2.0 charts roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047
As part of the 2nd National Space Day celebrations, commemorating the successful soft landing of the Vikram rover on the lunar surface, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday hosted the National Space Meet 2.0 on “Leveraging Space Technology and Applications for Viksit Bharat 2047” at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
A similar national meet was held in 2015, which guided governance and reforms through space-based solutions over the last decade.
The new edition sets an ambitious agenda to redefine governance, strengthen citizen-centric service delivery, and harness space technology for socio-economic transformation, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
The Meet featured 10 breakout sessions, chaired by Secretaries and senior officials of Union Ministries and Departments, covering:
Agriculture & Water
Forests, Environment & Energy Policy
Infrastructure Development & Geo-Governance
Health, Education & Social Welfare
Communication, Navigation & Technology Diffusion
Disaster Risk Reduction
Ocean, Weather, and Earth Resources
North-Eastern Region and Hilly States/UTs
Coastal States/UTs
Inland States/UTs
These sessions engaged hundreds of experts who, over the past four months, worked closely with Ministries, Departments, State Governments, and ISRO to identify hundreds of use cases for immediate and future implementation.
Chief guest P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India, at the concluding ceremony, hailed India’s space journey as a shining example of collective resolve by ministries, states, industries, scientists, and startups.
He emphasized that the Meet embodies the ‘whole-of-government’ approach, showcasing how over 60 departments have mainstreamed satellites, navigation, and geospatial tools into governance—from agriculture and health to disaster management and climate resilience.
Reflecting on the paradigm shift initiated in 2012 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mishra noted that reforms and policies have unlocked unprecedented opportunities.
From just one or two startups in 2014, the sector has now expanded to more than 350 startups, some already launching satellites and rockets from Indian soil.
He lauded ISRO for creating a vibrant ecosystem by mentoring youth and startups, while reforms such as spectrum allocation, venture capital funds, and technology transfer have made India’s space sector scalable, innovative, and resilient.
He further urged for institutionalizing the National Space Meet on a regular basis, enabling greater private sector participation, and building a roadmap to integrate emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and big data analytics into satellite and ground systems.
He also underlined the need to expand global collaborations, citing the NASA-ISRO SAR mission and the upcoming G20 Satellites for Climate initiative as examples. Concluding with a visionary call, he stated:
"India’s space journey is about empowering citizens, bridging divides, and building a self-reliant nation. As we march towards Viksit Bharat 2047, space will be one of the strongest enablers of growth and transformation."
Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe, emphasized that National Meet 2.0 is not a theoretical conference but a hands-on problem-solving exercise. He highlighted the importance of a “Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Nation” approach, where experts worked alongside Ministries and States to co-create solutions.
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