ISRO issues a memorandum to curb what it describes as an exodus of scientists and engineers from the Gaganyaan programme and other major missions. According to reporting from The Hindu and News18 India, the memo applies to Group ‘A’ scientific and technical personnel associated with Gaganyaan and other key projects. Under the new instructions, ISRO will not accept requests such as voluntary retirement or resignation from these personnel until the relevant missions are realised. The outlets also report that the agency treats similar requests more strictly than before. News18 India adds that requests from Group ‘A’ staff linked to these missions will no longer be accepted “as a matter of routine,” indicating a change in how such exits are processed administratively. The memo, in effect, sets tighter timelines and conditions for personnel separations tied to critical space projects, aiming to retain experienced staff during the implementation phase. Both sources describe the measure as a response to rising resignations and concerns about continuity of work on long-running missions.