Parliament Question: Third Satellite Launch Pad

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2863 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 06, 2025 THIRD SATELLITE LAUNCH PAD

2863. SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYULU:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

(a) the details regarding the current status of the construction and development of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, including timelines achieved and milestones pending;

(b) whether the Government has partnered with or engaged private players, MSMEs or startups in the construction of the Third Launch Pad and related infrastructure; and

(c) if so, the details of such collaborations along with the mechanisms adopted to ensure Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat objectives are met? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

****(a) The Financial Sanction for the Third Launch Pad Project was received in March 2025. Subsequently, the Geo technical investigation and topography survey of the site was completed by May 2025. Offers are under evaluation for road works and electrical works. Multiple work packages have been identified for the establishment of the TLP facilities. There are four major milestones, namely, completion of civil works (May

2028), establishment of fluid systems and associated propellant storages (July 2028), establishment of launch pad facilities (September 2028) and commissioning of the facility by March 2029.

(b) & (c) The Department proposes to partner with Indian private players & MSMEs, who are selected through a tendering process ensuring Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat to the maximum extent possible. The details of such collaborations will be available after the completion of the bidding process and placement of contracts.

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