'Geospatial World Forum
Leadership Award'
Indian National Space Promotion
and Authorization Center (IN-
SPACe) has been awarded the
Geospatial World Forum (GWF)
Leadership Award for “Public
Policy: Enabling Industry Growth”.
The award was presented at a
special ceremony on May 14, 2024,
at the 2024 Geospatial World Forum
in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The
award recognizes IN-SPACe's
contribution to the global
geospatial industry through its
groundbreaking work in promoting
the growth and development of
India's space sector.
Presented annually at the
Geospatial World Forum, the GWF
Leadership Awards honor
individuals and organizations who
have made extraordinary
contributions to the geospatial
field and demonstrated innovation
in addressing global challenges.
Dr. Pawan Goenka, President of IN-
SPACe, said, “It is an honor for us to
be recognized by the Geospatial
World Forum for our efforts to
foster innovation and enable the
growth of the space industry.
IN-SPACe is harnessing the power
of space for the good of humanity.
The award recognizes IN-SPACe's
unwavering commitment to
building a thriving and
internationally competitive space
ecosystem in India.
In the year 2020, the Government
of India has created an
independent nodal agency, the
Indian National Space Promotion
and Authorization Center (IN-
SPACe), under the Department of
Space. IN-SPACe is responsible for
permitting and monitoring the
activities of private companies.
NewSpace India Limited was
established in the year 2019 under
the administrative control of the
Department of Space. Its primary
responsibility is to enable Indian
industries to undertake high
technology related space activities.
Headquarters: Its headquarters is
in Bangalore.
