More than 100 scientists have left ISRO in recent months: Is India's premier space agency losing its appeal?

ISRO's recent wave of scientist resignations has shifted attention from India's space achievements to a growing talent retention challenge. As private space companies offer faster career growth and greater autonomy, the exodus raises critical questions about whether the country's premier space agency must reform its work culture, career pathways and organisational structure to remain a destination for top scientific talent.