India, April 27 -- Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday reviewed plans to set up space laboratories in universities and colleges across India, according to a statement released in New Delhi.

The initiative involves establishing seven such labs, which would provide hands-on exposure to students in satellite systems, rocketry and mission design.

"The aim is to build a strong pipeline of skilled youth for India's expanding space sector, which has attracted over $600 million in private investment over the past five years following the opening up of the sector to non-Government entities," an official said.

Singh also reviewed the progress made in India's space reforms and the growing participation of private players across the value chai...