The foundation stone for the country’s first integrated private satellite plant was laid at Khoraj in Sanand in Gujarat today, marking a significant milestone in India’s space technology sector. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Electro-Optical Payload Factory of Azista Space was performed in the presence of Gujarat’s Science and Technology Minister, Arjun Modhwadia, today. This facility, known as the ‘Palmnaro’ plant, is set to become a premier hub for the indigenous manufacturing of satellites and advanced optical payloads by the private sector.

 

Speaking at the event, Minister Arjunbhai Modhwadia remarked that Gujarat is successfully carrying forward the legacy of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai by evolving into a new national centre for space technology. He noted that the establishment of this plant will take the resolve of a self-reliant India to new heights. Once completed, the high-tech plant is expected to significantly boost India’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem and generate high-skilled technical employment in the region.