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Tamil Nadu Approves Space Industrial Policy to Boost Innovation and Investment

The policy aims to attract ₹10,000 crore in investments, create 10,000 high-value jobs, and establish Tamil Nadu as a space-tech hub.

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Overview

  • The Tamil Nadu Cabinet formally approved the Tamil Nadu Space Industrial Policy 2025 on April 17, 2025.
  • The policy targets ₹10,000 crore in investments and aims to create 10,000 high-value jobs in the space sector.
  • It introduces capital subsidies of up to 20% and establishes dedicated Space Bays for manufacturing and services.
  • A ₹10 crore Space Tech Fund was announced in the 2025-26 budget to support space-tech startups and MSMEs.
  • Plans include a satellite testing lab and space-grade qualification facilities in Chennai, complementing the Kulasekarapattinam spaceport under construction.