1.#Opinion: Friday 17, January 2025, 06:00. 3804./ 2. # PM to inaugurate Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 on 17th January:16 Jan 2025. //

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1.#Opinion: Friday 17, January 2025, 06:00. 3804./

2. # PM to inaugurate Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 on 17th January:16 Jan 2025. //

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Expo aims to unite the entire mobility value chain under one umbrella

Expo to host over 9 concurrent shows, 20+ conferences & pavilions and also feature states sessions to showcase policies and initiatives in the mobility sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, the largest mobility expo in India, on 17th January 2025 at 10:30 AM at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The Expo will be held from 17-22 January 2025 across three separate venues: Bharat Mandapam & Yashobhoomi in New Delhi and India Expo Center & Mart, Greater Noida. Expo will host over 9 concurrent shows, 20+ conferences and pavilions. In addition, the Expo will also feature states sessions to showcase policies and initiatives in the mobility sector to enable collaboration between industry and regional levels.

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 aims to unite the entire mobility value chain under one umbrella.  This year’s expo will have a special emphasis on the global significance with participation from across the globe as exhibitors and visitors. It is an industry-led and government-supported initiative and is being coordinated by Engineering Export Promotion Council of India with the joint support of various industry bodies and partner organizations.

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3.###Cabinet approves the establishment of “Third Launch Pad”: 16 Jan 2025.

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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the establishment of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre of ISRO at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

The Third Launch Pad project envisages the establishment of the launch infrastructure at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh for the Next Generation Launch Vehicles of ISRO and also to support as standby launch pad for the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota. This will also enhance the launch capacity for future Indian human spaceflight missions.

The Project is of national importance.

Implementation strategy and targets:

The TLP is designed to have configuration that is as universal and adaptable as possible that can support not only NGLV but also the LVM3  vehicles with Semicryogenic stage as well as scaled up configurations of NGLV. It will be realized with maximum industry participation fully utilizing ISRO’s experience in establishing the earlier launch pads and maximally sharing the existing launch complex facilities.

TLP is targeted to be established within a duration of 48 months or 4 years.

Expenditure involved:

The total fund requirement is Rs. 3984.86 Crore and includes the establishment of the Launch Pad and the associated facilities.

Number of beneficiaries:

The Project will boost the Indian Space ecosystem by enabling higher launch frequencies and the national capacity to undertake human spaceflight & space exploration missions.

Background:

As on today, Indian Space Transportation Systems are completely reliant on two launch pads viz. First Launch Pad (FLP) & Second Launch Pad (SLP). FLP was realized 30 years ago for PSLV and continues to provide launch support for PSLV & SSLV. SLP was established primarily for GSLV & LVM3 and also functions as standby for PSLV. SLP has been operational for almost 20 years and has enhanced the launch capacity towards enabling some commercial missions of PSLV/LVM3 along with the national missions including the Chandrayaan-3 mission. SLP is also getting ready to launch the human rated LVM3 for the Gaganyaan missions.

The expanded vision of Indian Space Programme during the Amrit Kaal including the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) by 2035 & an Indian Crewed Lunar Landing by 2040 requires a new generation of heavier launch vehicles with new propulsion systems, which cannot be met by the existing launch pads. The expeditious establishment of a Third Launch Pad to cater to a heavier class of Next Generation Launch Vehicles and as a standby for SLP is highly essential so as to meet the evolving space transportation requirements for another 25-30 years.

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4.####PM meets the President of Singapore: 16 Jan, 2025

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VIDEO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Singapore President Tharman S.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met with the President of Singapore, Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, today. "We discussed the full range of the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. We talked about futuristic sectors like semiconductors, digitalisation, skilling, connectivity and more", Shri Modi stated.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

"Earlier this evening, met the President of Singapore, Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam. We discussed the full range of the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. We talked about futuristic sectors like semiconductors, digitalisation, skilling, connectivity and more. We also spoke on ways to improve cooperation in industry, infrastructure and culture."

@Tharman_S

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