Assam is set to become India’s first state to have its own dedicated satellite, ASSAMSAT, to enhance state governance, security, and disaster management.It is aimed at enhancing various government services and socio-economic projects through dedicated satellite-based solutions.
About ASSAMSAT
Purpose & Applications:
- ASSAMSAT will support agriculture, disaster management, infrastructure development, border security, and police operations.
- It will enable real-time surveillance, helping monitor illegal entry, floods, and mining accidents.
Development & Partnerships:
- Assam government is collaborating with IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion & Authorisation Center) and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) to develop the satellite.
- The anticipated cost of the geostationary satellite is estimated to be ₹450-500 crore.
Strategic Benefits:
- Faster data access for critical socio-economic projects.
- Reduced dependency on external satellites, ensuring quicker response times during disasters.
- Improved border security with real-time monitoring to prevent illegal activities.
- By having its own satellite, Assam can collect crucial data for implementing socio-economic projects and avoid delays experienced in the past, such as the 45-day data lag following the Umrangso mining accident.
ASSAMSAT is expected to transform state administration, ensuring better governance and security through advanced space technology.