Question : NEW LAUNCH PAD

(a) whether the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) proposes to set up a new launch pad;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith its aims and objectives;

(c) whether the site for the said launch pad has been identified;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) the estimated expenditure likely to be incurred on setting up the said launch pad;

(f) the time by which it is likely to be commissioned; and

(g) the benefits likely to accrue as a result thereof?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY):

(a) to (c) Preliminary studies for establishing the third launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota are underway to meet the requirements of Indian Space Research Organisation`s (ISRO`s) future launch vehicle programme.

(d) to (g) Does not arise.