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 Rs. 1200 crores.
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.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shrimati T. RatnaBai and Shri Mohd. Ali Khan in Rajya Sabha today.
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.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shrimati T. RatnaBai and Shri Mohd. Ali Khan in Rajya Sabha today.
