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ISRO Missions and Discoveries

NSIL and ISRO Technology Transfer 

Prelims Only | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: Achievements Of Indians In S&T,Awareness in various sc and tech fields

Why in the News?

NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) has so far signed 70 Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) to license technologies developed by ISRO to Indian industries.

About NSIL

  • Commercial arm of the Department of Space (DoS), incorporated under the Companies Act 2013.
  • Mandated to:
    • Commercialise ISRO technologies.
    • Enable industry participation in space missions.
    • Act as the actual licensor of ISRO technologies.

Technology Transfer Mechanism

Types of Agreements

  1. Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) – Define rights, obligations, and usage of transferred technology.
  2. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) – Contain explicit confidentiality clauses protecting commercially sensitive information.

Role of IN-SPACe

  • Acts as a facilitator for Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs).
  • NSIL remains the licensing authority.

Oversight for Fairness

  • A dedicated Technology Transfer Committee reviews all proposals.
  • Ensures transfers are transparent, equitable, and accountable.

Transparency and RTI Compliance

  • NSIL is a public authority under RTI Act, 2005.
  • Suo motu disclosure under Section 4:
    • Lists technologies available for transfer.
    • Guidelines and procedures for NGEs.
    • Periodically updated information on technology transfers.

What Information is Public?

  • Names and details of industries receiving ISRO technologies
     (furnished under RTI and available via ISRO/DoS websites such as URSC, IN-SPACe, NSIL).
  • Media publications also highlight certain transfers.

Information Exempt from Disclosure

Under Section 8(1)(d) of the RTI Act, NSIL does not disclose:

  • Commercial terms.
  • Payment details.
  • Copies of agreements.
     These are considered commercially sensitive or strategic.
With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), Consider the following statements : (2018)

1. IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits. 

2. IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders. 

3. India will have its own satellite navigation system with full global coverage by the middle of 2019. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? 

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) None

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