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Ananth Technologies completes milestone satellite project for ISRO
Mumbai: Ananth Technologies Private Ltd (ATL), successfully completes the integration of two 400 kg class satellites for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This accomplishment marks the first time ISRO has awarded a satellite integration project to a private industry partner, setting a new benchmark for public-private collaboration in the nation’s space sector.
The Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) of the satellites took place at ATL’s state-of-the-art facility in the KIADB Aerospace Park, Bengaluru, which spans 10,000 square metres and has the capability to integrate up to four large satellites simultaneously.
At a ceremony on 18 October, ATL celebrated the successful completion and delivery of the satellites, attended by ISRO U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), director, Shankaran, who praised ATL’s expertise and dedication.
ATL chairman, Subba Rao Pavuluri attributed the success to the company’s sustained investments over the years. “This achievement is a testament to ATL’s vision and commitment towards India’s space sector,” he stated. “We have been manufacturing electronic subsystems for ISRO since 2000 and have been an integral part of every Indian space program over the last two decades.” The project involved over 100 engineers and technicians, making it the most sophisticated satellite integration undertaken by a private company in India to date.
ATL’s expanding capabilities
– International Collaboration: At the Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX), ATL signed an MOU with Space Machines Company from Australia to provide AIT services.
– Satellite Components: ATL manufactures solar panels for small satellites, which have been exported internationally.
– Launch Vehicle Services: The company performs integration for ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in Thiruvananthapuram, having completed work on 10 PSLVs.
– New Facilities: A facility in Thiruvananthapuram specialises in launch vehicle AIT, integrating equipment bays and electronic components.
Pavuluri envisions rapid growth in the Indian space sector, comparing it to the rising demand for drones. “Just as drones are seeing extensive use in various civilian and strategic sectors, small satellites will also be widely adopted,” he stated. ATL’s expertise in electronics manufacturing and satellite AIT services continues to attract both government and private clients.
ATL also offers geospatial services for applications in urban planning, natural resource management, gas pipeline planning, and municipal property tax management.
The success of this satellite integration project underscores ATL’s role as a leading player in India’s space industry, paving the way for further public-private partnerships to advance the nation’s space capabilities.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
