Their core demand? Public tech, built with taxpayer money, shouldn't be handed over at throwaway prices. A recent notice from the Joint Action Council warns: if private firms get access to ISRO’s rockets, satellites, or test facilities, they must pay real value; not bargain basement rates. Why? Because this isn’t just business; it’s about preserving India’s space sovereignty. The JAC urges keeping critical missions like NGLV under ISRO’s control until they’re fully ready, and insists strategic launches (think defense, security) stay public. They're not anti-private; they’re pro-accountability. After all, if you build something with public funds, the public should get fair returns. And yes, ISRO’s expertise can’t be outsourced into oblivion. Balance matters: a strong private space industry doesn’t mean a weakened ISRO. It’s not about blocking growth; it’s about making sure growth doesn’t hollow out the very institution that made India a space power. Who really benefits when public wealth is turned into private profit? The JAC wants answers; and so should we.