RAIPUR: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will collaborate with Chhattisgarh on technology and innovations and be a part of the state’s efforts to harness the benefits of space-based applications for sustainable progress.
The expert team from ISRO will soon visit the state to bridge the gap between scientific advancements and on-ground implementation, ensuring that space-based solutions directly benefit citizens, policymakers, and industries.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai held extensive discussions with ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan, exploring possibilities for utilising space technology in agriculture, water resource management, environmental conservation, and disaster mitigation.
The focus of deliberations between the two also emphasised satellite-based surveys, geo-mapping, and data-driven decision-making to enhance governance and boost economic development. ISRO will extend full support to Chhattisgarh.
“With ISRO’s collaboration, Chhattisgarh will adopt a scientific approach to address key challenges. This initiative will equip farmers with precise data, optimise resource management, and accelerate the state’s overall progress,” said the chief minister.
As part of this initiative, a high-level ISRO team will visit Chhattisgarh to conduct a comprehensive study using satellite imagery, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and advanced data analytics, a senior government official familiar with the development told TNIE.
The study will focus on soil health assessment to enhance agricultural productivity, water resource mapping for sustainable river and groundwater management, early warning systems for floods, droughts, and climate anomalies, and smart governance strategies powered by space technology.
Following the visit, the expert team will submit a report outlining a plan of action.
Under ISRO’s guidance, the state is set to witness a transformation in governance and resource management, with a special focus on precision farming, crop monitoring, and climate-adaptive strategies using satellite data.
The joint effort aims to enhance capabilities in flood, drought, and wildfire management, smart city development, and efficient transportation models through spatial analytics and real-time satellite monitoring to curb deforestation and illegal land encroachments.
“By integrating cutting-edge space technologies, we intend to enhance good governance and create a roadmap for the future. This initiative will empower our research institutions, providing young scientists and technologists with opportunities to contribute to nation-building,” CM Sai added.