Electronic Proceedings - United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs

Accordingly, the Department of Space, Government of India, in its Annual Report2001-2002 published its citizen charter.THE CITIZEN’S CHARTER OF DEPARTMENT OF SPACEThe Department of Space (DOS) has the primary objective of promoting developmentand application of space science and technology to assist in all-round development of thenation. With this end in view, DOS has developed the following programmes:(a)Launch vehicle programme – having indigenous capability for launchingspacecraft.(b) INSAT programme for telecommunications, broadcasting, meteorology,development education, etc.(c)(d)Remote sensing programme for application of satellite imagery for variousdevelopmental purposes, etc.Research and development in space sciences and technology and applications fornational development.The Department is committed to:(i) Provide national space infrastructure for the telecommunication needs of the country.(ii)Provide satellite services required for weather forecasting and monitoring.(iii) Provide satellite imagery required for the developmental and security needs of thecountry.(iv) Provide satellite imagery and specific products and services required forapplication of space science and technology for developmental purposes to theCentral Government, State Governments, Quasi-Governmental Organisations,NGOs and the private sector.(v)Promote research and development in space sciences and technology.While implementing the above objectives, DOS will:(a)(b)(c)Provide required transponders and facilities out of its own capacity and also hireadditional capacity if needed.Register Indian satellite system for public and private sectors.Provide its products and services in a prompt, efficient and corruption-freemanner to all the users/clients.414