Kerala budget aims to position state within India's space economy
India
Kerala's new budget is all about turning the state into a major player in India's "space economy."
The government plans to set up research centers for satellite tech and support private companies making satellites and launching rockets, building on Kerala's key role in the country's space program.
Kerala Space Park to expand opportunities
To make this happen, Kerala will improve the operations of Kerala Space Park (KSpace) in Thiruvananthapuram, opening up more opportunities in everything from rocket building to data analytics.
It is also rolling out steps to attract more students to this cutting-edge sector, hoping to create high-value jobs for young engineers and help Kerala stand out in India's growing space scene.