Over the past few months, the government has been inviting industry, stakeholders and the public to have their say on the rules that will govern the country's spaceflight programme.
He also said that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is looking at green propulsion through hydrogen peroxide in its rocket that would take Indians into the space under its 'Gaganyaan' mission.
"Based on initial information, eight people were martyred, and 31 others were wounded," Interior ministry spokesman Tariq Arian said, noting the final toll would change.