”RESPOND” program of ISRO

About ISRO Respond:

• The main objectives of the RESPOND Programme is to establish strong links with premiere academic institutions in the country to carry out research and developmental projects which are of relevance.
• RESPOND programme aims to enhance academic base, generate quality human resources and infrastructure at the academic institutes to support the Indian Space programme.
• Under RESPOND, projects in the advanced areas of relevance to Space programme are encouraged to be taken up by premiere universities/academic institutions.
•  ISRO helps these institutions to establish the necessary technical facilities and also provide fellowships to researchers to work on cutting edge research topics.
• The research studies conducted by the STC/ Academia are expected to be directed towards some of the future Space activities, which would be a good supplement to various missions undertaken by ISRO.

Prelims Question:

”RESPOND” program of ISRO promotes:
(a)Space research in premier academic institutions
(b)Engagement with private industries
(c)Collaboration with other space agencies
(d)Commercialisation of Space Technology

 Answer to Prelims question