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New Delhi: In recent months at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Resignation of more than 100 scientists Amidst the news, the Central Government has tightened the rules for resignation and voluntary retirement (VRS) of scientists associated with important space missions. especially Gaganyaan And in cases of scientists working on other important projects, now directly Department of Space (DoS) Will decide.

Have the rules changed?

According to media reports, in an internal memorandum issued on July 14, all ISRO centers have been instructed to Resignations or applications for VRS of Group ‘A’ scientific and technical staff, who are associated with Gaganyaan and other important missions, should not be accepted directly. Now all such cases will be referred for final decision. Department of Space Will be sent to.

Why did this step have to be taken?

According to media reports, in recent months 100 to 120 scientists Has left ISRO.

According to the report of Times of India – U.R. Around 80 scientists resigned from Rao Satellite Center (URSC), Bengaluru. Information about about 20 scientists leaving the organization from Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram has come to light. However, the Department of Space has not released the official number of resignations.

What did ISRO chief say?

ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan Confirming the resignations, he said that this is a normal part of any large organization. He said that the new instructions are not just to stop the employees, but to ensure that important space projects are not suddenly affected. He said, “Even if someone leaves, someone else will take over his responsibility. We are handling the situation.”

Why is Gaganyaan important?

Gaganyaan Mission This is India’s first manned space mission, under which preparations are underway to send Indian astronauts into space. Apart from this, ISRO is also working on the Moon, space station and many other ambitious missions in the future. In such a situation, a large number of experienced scientists leaving the organization simultaneously is being considered a challenge for these projects.