Chandrayaan-1, India's first lunar mission, drew criticism for its high budget and ambitious goals, including the search for water on the Moon.

Critics argued that the Mangalyaan mission lacked clear scientific objectives and was primarily a technology demonstration.

The Gaganyaan mission, India's first human spaceflight program, faced criticism due to delays, cost overruns, and technical challenges.

The Antrix-Devas deal faced criticism for its lack of transparency, violation of regulations, and allegations of favouritism towards private companies.

The GSAT-6 satellite faced criticism after it failed to achieve its intended orbit due to a technical anomaly.

The PSLV C37 mission faced criticism due to the failure of the satellite, launch vehicle, and payload deployment.

The Satish Dhawan Space Centre faced criticism for its environmental impact, including the clearing of forests and the potential disturbance of local wildlife.

Critics argued that ISRO's collaboration with foreign space agencies could compromise national security, lead to the loss of technological independence, and create unfair competition for domestic industries.

The Gaganyaan mission faced criticism for its lack of public engagement and transparency, with critics arguing that ISRO should provide more information about the project's progress and challenges.

Critics argued that ISRO's budget allocation was inadequate for space research, that funds were misallocated within the organization, and that there was a lack of accountability for budget utilization.

The Satish Dhawan Space Centre faced criticism for its potential impact on indigenous communities, with concerns raised about the displacement of local people and the disruption of their traditional way of life.

Critics argued that ISRO's recruitment and selection process lacked transparency and fairness, with allegations of nepotism and favouritism, as well as inadequate representation of marginalized groups.

The Satish Dhawan Space Centre faced criticism for its potential impact on the environment, with concerns raised about the release of toxic chemicals and the disturbance of local ecosystems.

Critics argued that ISRO's technology transfer policies lacked transparency and accountability, created unfair competition with private companies, and provided inadequate support for domestic industries.

The Gaganyaan mission faced criticism for its potential impact on national security, with concerns raised about the sharing of sensitive information and technology with foreign partners.