Telangana to unveil Space Tech Policy within a year, set up Space City at Bharat Future City: Sridhar Babu
The proposed Space City would provide incubation, research and advanced technology facilities to space technology startups and industries, he said.
Addressing a gathering after inaugurating Cosmoserve Space’s Base 1, India’s first private integrated space debris removal facility, here, Sridhar Babu said the state government would formulate the Space Technology Policy to attract investments, promote innovation and facilitate industry collaboration.
While space policy was under the purview of the Centre, the state would focus on creating a conducive ecosystem for the growth of the space technology sector, he said.
Stating that Hyderabad had a strong talent pool, advanced physical and digital infrastructure and an investor-friendly ecosystem, he said the government was also focusing on developing skilled manpower to meet the growing requirements of the sector.
The Young India Skills University, an industry-led institution, would introduce space technology as its 34th skill vertical, in addition to the existing 33 sectors. Industry leaders would collaborate with academic institutions to identify skill requirements, train candidates and facilitate their recruitment, he said.
Referring to the anticipated growth in satellite deployment over the next decade, he said a substantial skilled workforce would be required in space technology, research, simulation laboratories and allied fields.
Hyderabad, which had established itself in information technology, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, was also emerging as a hub for defence and aerospace industries. Defence exports had grown by over 103 per cent during the last two years, he said.
With nearly 50 research laboratories and a strong industrial ecosystem, Hyderabad had the potential to expand its presence in emerging technology sectors, including space technology, he added.
Appreciating Cosmoserve Space Founder and CEO Dr Chiranjeevi Phanindra and his team for developing indigenous technology for removing space debris, the Minister said the initiative involved advanced applications of science, engineering, mathematics, physics, quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
Expressing concern over the growing volume of space debris and the challenges involved in tracking objects travelling at around 27,000 km per hour, he stressed the need to develop advanced technologies to prevent collisions and ensure satellite safety.
He called upon industry leaders, scientists and entrepreneurs to collaborate with the state government and contribute to positioning Hyderabad and Telangana as a global destination for space technology.
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