New Delhi, July 17 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh reacted to reports about mass resignation at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and said there was "no controversy" surrounding the matter.

He said on Thursday, according to India Today, "Many have gone, many have come", but the agency continues to induct new talent even as some employees leave. "ISRO has a very large workforce. As people leave, many also join," the minister reportedly said.

Singh's statement came after sources told the Times of India that at least 100 scientists resigned from ISRO's flagship programmes. The report claimed that the departures included key personnel like LVM-3 project Director Victor...