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Q. No. 4520 Setting up of launch pad for rocket launchers in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh

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    Parliament Questions and Answers
    Rajya Sabha
    ANSWERED ON 07.08.2013

    Question: Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to satate :-

    (a) whether Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is setting up launch pad for rocket launchers in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh at on estimated cost of `1000 crores; and

    (b) if so, the details worked out so far and its implementation status thereof?

    Answer: Minister of Defence (Shri A.K. Antony)

    (a) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has proposed to set up a missile testing centre, including launch pad, at Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh at an estimated cost of `1200 crores.

    (b) The proposal is at a very initial stage. So far, only proposal for requirement for land has been initiated with the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

    Research Area: 
    Defence Economics & Industry

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