The implementation of the Indian space programme requires high quality human resources and their optimal deployment. DOS has taken several initiatives to recruit and retain high quality man power as well as planning the requirement well in advance, both for additional requirements and for replacement. The number of approved posts for DOS is 16,423, comprising 11,058 Scientific and Technical personnel and 5,365 Administrative personnel. The department has instituted appropriate measures to meet the basic needs of its personnel such as housing, medical, canteen, schooling for children, etc, as well as their training and career development

DOS initiated campus recruitment of Post-graduate scientists and engineers from premier institutes in 2000-01 to select best talents available in the country to serve in the space programme. The campus recruitment has been continued during the current year. In addition, a Live Register System to recruit scientists and engineers with Ph D in science and technology has been introduced during the year for recruiting them at appropriate times.

Training and development has been given due importance to update the knowledge base of DOS personnel. During the year, 108 in-house training programmes were organised in scientific, technical and administrative areas. These include personality development programme for Group-D personnel, computer training programme for administrative personnel, training on advanced software for engineers, management development programmes for middle and senior level managers, etc. In addition, employees have also been deputed
for external training programmes to meet specific requirements.

An Inter-Centre Technical Hindi Seminar on "Department of Space Towards Self Reliance" was organised by ISAC, Bangalore in September, 2001, in which a number of Scientists from DOS centres presented papers in Hindi.

The Department’s Annual Report, Performance Budget and the Detailed Demand for Grants were brought out in Hindi and English. The Annual Reports and the Audited Statements of Accounts of Antrix Corporation Limited, NMRF, PRL and NRSA have been brought out in bilingual form. Several pamphlets and stickers/posters on Indian Space Programme were brought out in Hindi also. Hindi books on selected topics were purchased for each Centre/Units of DOS/ISRO.

Arrangements have been made to send Parliament questions and answers through E-mail
to Rajya Sabha Secretariat. Information relating to Indian Space Programme, projects,
achievements etc. have been prepared in both Hindi and English and up-loaded on
ISRO Web- site.

In order to encourage employees to contribute articiles in Hindi for Inter-Centre technical
Seminar as well as for publication in in-house journals an incentive of Rs.1500/- has
been prescribed for each article accepted for Departmental magazine "Antariksh Bharath"
and there in-house Journals and a sum of Rs.2000/- has been prescribed for each
articles accepted for Inter-Centre-Technical Seminars.

"Antariksh Bharath" a quarterly Technical magazine of the Department is published both in Hindi and English simultaneously.

Other Backward Classes (OBC): Orders issued by Government for reserving certain percentage of posts filled by direct recruitment for Other Backward Classes have been implemented in the Department and 277 persons belonging to Other Backward Classes have been appointed by the Department so far. Among this 50 belonging to OBC were appointed during the year.

Physically Handicapped: Appointment of physically handicapped persons, in accordance with the policy of the government and orders issued from time to time, has been continued. Table-II indicates the status of representation of physically handicapped persons.

Ex-Servicemen: The Department has been implementing the order of government regarding rehabilitation and resettlement of ex-servicemen in civil posts. Table-III indicates the status of representation of ex-servicemen.