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India's LIGO Project: INR1600 Crore Gravitational Wave Revolution

4/27/2025

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India is set to embark on an ambitious journey with the approval of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory-India (LIGO-India) in Aundha, Maharashtra. With a budget of INR1600 crore (~$190 million USD), this groundbreaking facility aims to revolutionize gravitational wave detection and propel advancements in precision engineering and data science, with operations expected by 2030.

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India is set to embark on an ambitious journey with the approval of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory-India (LIGO-India) in Aundha, Maharashtra. With a budget of INR1600 crore (~$190 million USD), this groundbreaking facility aims to revolutionize gravitational wave detection and propel advancements in precision engineering and data science, with operations expected by 2030.