Govt moves to stem exodus from key Isro missions; at least 100 quit in past few months

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has implemented new rules to curb the resignation of scientists from critical missions, with at least 100 employees leaving in recent months. The new policy requires all resignation requests from key projects, such as the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program, to be referred to the Department of Space, reversing a 2020 policy that allowed center directors to accept them directly. This move aims to stabilize the workforce and ensure the continuity of crucial space projects, highlighting the significance of retaining skilled personnel for India's ambitious space exploration goals.