Over 100 Isro scientists Quits

Over 100 Isro scientists part of missions like Gaganyaan quit, exit to be tightened. The Department of Space has tightened approval rules for resignations and voluntary retirement by Isro scientists linked to Gaganyaan and other key missions. The move follows a rise in exits by experienced personnel, raising concern over the loss of mission-specific expertise. An internal memorandum dated July 14 directs Isro centres not to routinely accept resignation or voluntary retirement requests from Group 'A' scientific and technical personnel associated with Gaganyaan and other strategically important missions. According to the report, nearly 80 scientists have left the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru, while around 20 departures have been reported from the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram. Sources indicated that the actual number could be even higher, with additional resignations currently under evaluation.