The Indian government and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday said that Gaganyaan - the country's first manned mission into space - is on track and that two to three persons would be part of capsule which takes flight.
Efforts are being made to make the mission coincide with India's 75th year of independence in 2022 although ISRO has said it could also take place a year ahead. On Thursday, the government and ISRO said in a joint press conference that the entire expenditure on the prestigious mission would be Rs 10,000 crore. The mission involves a manned capsule being sent to outer space which would orbit Earth for a week.  IAF had previously signed an agreement with ISRO for crew selection and training, and it is likely that a woman would be part of the team. 
The program had already been approved by the NDA government in its previous term - on December 28 of 2018.