Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

The B. K. Chaturvedi Committee on the Devas deal submits report

The Government had constituted a High Powered Review Committee comprising of Shri B.K.Chaturvedi and Prof. R. Narasimha to, inter-alia, review aspects of the agreement between Antrix and M/s Devas Multimedia Pvt. Limited and suggest correctives and responsibility for lapses if any; and suggest improvements and changes in processes and procedures followed by Antrix, ISRO and Department of Space. The Committee has submitted its report to the Prime Minister today. The Prime Minister has referred the report to the Cabinet Secretary for examination and to make recommendations on follow up actions. The Cabinet Secretary has been asked to submit his recommendations within 15 days.