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Which one of the following statements with regard to Antrix Corporation Limited is correct?
Explanation
Antrix Corporation Limited (ACL) is a wholly owned Government of India company incorporated in September 1992 [3]. It serves as the commercial and marketing arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) [1]. The corporation is under the administrative control of the Department of Space (DOS) [2]. Its primary mandate includes the promotion and commercial exploitation of space products, technical consultancy services, and the transfer of technologies developed by ISRO to the industry [1]. Antrix facilitates the development of space-related industrial capabilities in India and provides launch services using vehicles like the PSLV and GSLV to international customers [3]. In 2008, it was granted 'Miniratna' status [4]. While other departments like the Department of Science and Technology or the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion exist, they do not exercise administrative control over Antrix [1].
Sources
- [1] https://www.isro.gov.in/ANTRIX.html
- [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antrix_Corporation
- [2] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2205840®=3&lang=1
- [4] https://www.isro.gov.in/DOS&ISROHQ.html