- It is the next generation launch vehicle of ISRO
- It will be capable of launching four-tonne class satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
- It has an indigenous cryogenic third stage, designated as C25.
- The C25 stage is considered as the most powerful upper stage developed by ISRO which uses Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) propellant combination.
- ISRO as of now have the capability to launch satellites only up to 2.2 tonne.
- It will end ISRO’s dependence on foreign agencies to launch heavy satellites.