Palmnaro: Private Satellite Plant Foundation Stone in Sanand
Why in the news
The foundation stone was laid for Palmnaro, a satellite manufacturing facility billed as the first integrated plant of its kind in India’s private sector.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project | Palmnaro |
| Nature | Integrated private-sector satellite manufacturing plant |
| Location | Khoraaj Industrial Estate, Sanand, Gujarat |
| Foundation laid by | Arjunbhai Modhwadia, Gujarat Minister for Science and Technology |
| Sector | Private space manufacturing |
Exam angle
- Name of project: Palmnaro.
- State: Gujarat; town: Sanand.
- First of its kind: integrated private satellite plant.