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Dr. Somnath Explains Why IITians Shy Away from Joining ISRO

Dr. Somnath Explains Why IITians Shy Away from Joining ISRO

Context: 

Relevancy for Prelims: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Difference between the “best talent” and “adequate talent”.

Relevancy for Mains: Very low count of the talent of Indian Institute of Technology (IITs)  in Indian space agency and associated reasons and the measures to overcome it.

Very Less Count

  • Only a few people who think space is important join the organization. 
  • The percentage is hardly less than 1 percent or even lower.

Salary Structure as a Hurdle

  • The salary of ISRO Chairperson, who is at the top post at ISRO and also the secretary of the Department of Space, was Rs 2.5 lakh – which is the average placement package in top IITs. 
  • The ISRO has different salary structures for different posts but the starting salary for engineers is nearly Rs 56,100.  

Adequate Talent

  • Unsung Talent: These are those thousands of students who don’t get the opportunity to write exams for the IITs but they are equally talented.  
  • Significance: Indians are rightly obsessed with the IITs, but ISRO has that unsung talent who serve the public sector with dedication & are the backbone of national enterprises.

The Path Ahead

A combined effort of the government, Space Agency and citizens of the nation is required to attract more talent in our Space Organization. 

  • Serving the Nation: Prioritizing service to the motherland, IIT graduates should join the space agency, leveraging the heavily subsidized education they have received, to contribute to the nation.
  • Attractive Packages: ISRO should work on creating appealing packages for fresh IIT graduates, enticing them with competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Policy Support: The Indian government must play a pivotal role by taking appropriate measures and allocating increased funds to the Space Agency, thus facilitating the removal of barriers and enhancing the appeal of a career at ISRO.

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Conclusion:

In bridging the gap between unsung talent and national aspirations, fostering collaboration among the government, citizens, and ISRO while addressing salary structures is crucial for securing a vibrant future in space exploration for India.

 

Prelims Question

Consider the following statements: The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO (2016)

1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission

2. made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA

3. made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attempt.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 and 3 only 

(c) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: (c)

 

Mains Question: Discuss the factors contributing to the varying success rates of India’s Space Research Organisation, and DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation). Analyse the key reasons behind these divergent outcomes and their implications for India’s technological advancements and national security.” (250 words, 15 Marks)

 

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