For every rupee Isro spends, return is Rs 2.5, says space agency chief

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) chairman S Somanath highlighted the significant societal benefits of India’s space program, stating that for every rupee invested, the return is Rs 2.5. A recent study revealed that the space sector has contributed $60 billion to India’s GDP between 2014 and 2024, creating millions of jobs and establishing India as a leading spacefaring nation.