The Tamil Nadu Cabinet approved the Tamil Nadu Space Industrial Policy 2025.
It aims to attract Rs 10,000 crore in investment in the space tech, create at least 10,000 jobs in the sector.
Drawing inspiration from the USA Florida’s famed Space Coast, the Tamil Nadu state government may establish a ‘Space Bay’ across four southern districts—Madurai, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Virudhunagar.
The Startups and companies with an annual turnover of Rs 25 crore or less will be eligible to participate in the space ecosystem.
The policy will reimburse 50% of the expenditure incurred by space firms during the investment period for the activities such as registering patents, copyrights, trademarks and geographical indicators.
Additionally, the space sector projects exceeding Rs 300 crore will be eligible for a Special Structured Package of Incentives.