India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

India's space sector has witnessed unprecedented momentum following the landmark reforms, with private investment crossing USD 618.5 million, 105 authorisations issued to private entities, and a robust regulatory framework being strengthened to safeguard strategic and national security interests while promoting greater private participation, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh, informed the Rajya Sabha today.

Replying to an Unstarred Question in the Rajya Sabha, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that USD 187 million in private investment has been reported during 2...