As part of its effort to boost space infrastructure for future human spaceflight missions and Next Generation Launch Vehicles (NGLVs), what is the total financial outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for setting up ISRO’s Third Launch Pad (TL

The Union Cabinet has approved a total outlay of ₹3,985 crore for the establishment of ISRO’s Third Launch Pad (TLP) at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Project Overview • Location: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh • Announced by: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw • Timeline: To be completed within 48 months • Total Approved Budget: ₹3,985 crore Purpose and Significance • The TLP will provide essential infrastructure for launching Next Generation Launch Vehicles (NGLVs) and will also serve as a standby launch platform. • It will support multiple configurations, including LVM3 vehicles with semi-cryogenic stages. • This universal and flexible launch pad is a critical step toward enhancing India’s capability for human spaceflight, lunar missions, and future space station deployment.