Guwahati, March 14 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday asserted that the state will have at least four-five satellites to cover the entire state.
According him, the satellites will be low earth orbiting satellites and each of them will focus on different regions. The CM mentioned that the array of own satellite system in the state — ASSAMSAT will have command and control centre in Guwahati.
He said that the ASSAMSAT will be controlled from Guwahati and the centre here will operate Assam’s own constellation of satellites.
The Chief Minister has outlined a number of benefits that the ASSAMSAT will bring to the state.
According to him, this will aid the state in disaster Management and security like monitoring illegal infiltration, wildlife monitoring. Moreover, developmental applications like agricultural land use, road network monitoring can also be done through the satellite.
“Along with education and skill development, Assam’s own satellite will encourage greater private sector participation in the state,” he added.
In the recent state Budget, the state finance minister Ajanta Neog announced that Assam will have its own satellite system. To bolster technological advancement and scientific research in the state, Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog recently announced the state’s ambitious plan to launch its own satellite, ASSAMSAT.
This groundbreaking initiative aims to improve communication networks, enhance disaster management capabilities, and support various developmental projects across Assam.
During her budget presentation, Neog emphasised that ASSAMSAT would be a crucial step towards strengthening the state’s digital infrastructure.
The satellite is expected to facilitate improved connectivity in remote areas, enabling better access to telecommunication services, e-governance platforms, and educational resources.
Finance Minister Neog mentioned that the state government will collaborate with prominent space research institutions, including the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), to develop and launch the satellite.
The project aligns with India’s growing focus on regional satellites aimed at empowering states with customised data for development planning. By venturing into space technology, Assam is positioning itself as a forward-looking state with aspirations to harness scientific advancements for socio-economic growth.
The AssamSat initiative reflects the government’s commitment to leveraging modern technology for the benefit of its citizens.
–IANS
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