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The Meeting of the Space Strategic Group, organized by the Space Industry Association of India and hosted at the MERI Group of Institutions, created a high-level platform for strategic dialogue on the future of India’s space sector. The meeting brought together senior defence veterans, policy experts, industry leaders, and academicians to exchange insights on space governance, security, innovation, and capacity building.
The strategic discussions covered key themes, including space policy and regulations, IndSpaceX 4.0, capacity building, Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), and the peaceful and strategic use of outer space. The dialogue strongly emphasized academia – industry collaboration, innovation-led research, and the development of skilled manpower aligned with global standards, reaffirming a collective commitment to strengthening India’s leadership in the space domain.

A New Academic Chapter Begins at MERI

The Management Education and Research Institute (MERI) marked a key academic milestone with the launch of its Department of Space Studies, inaugurated by Sh. I. P. Aggrawal, Chairman, MERI Group of Institutions. Held with strong academic enthusiasm, the programme reaffirmed MERI’s commitment to futuristic and interdisciplinary education. The unveiling of the department’s digital logo highlighted the expanding scope of space science—integrating technology, management, policy, and innovation in alignment with India’s emergence as a techno-economic power.

Addressing the gathering, Sh. I. P. Aggrawal, Chairman, MERI Group of Institutions reaffirmed MERI’s focus on visionary academic pathways, urging learners to remain persistent until they achieve their goals. The launch reflects MERI’s continued focus on empowering future generations with cutting-edge knowledge and contributing to India’s evolving space science ecosystem.

Prof. Lalit Aggrawal, Vice President, MERI Group of Institutions, extended a warm welcome to dignitaries and emphasised the institute’s forward-looking academic direction. The keynote address by Lt Gen (Dr.) PJS Pannu (Retd.) outlined the department’s vision of knowledge creation, innovation, and self-reliance in space technology, encouraging learners to think scientifically and innovatively.