On June 24, 2025, a significant event took place in Guwahati to shape India’s future through space technology. The North Eastern Regional Meet on “Leveraging Space Technology Applications for Viksit Bharat 2047” was organized by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), Shillong, in collaboration with the Assam State Space Application Centre (ASSAC). This meet is a step toward the National Meet 2.0, scheduled for August 2025 in New Delhi, aiming to make India a developed nation by 2047.
Why Does This Meet Matters?
The event focused on how space technology can help achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision—a plan to transform India into a developed, inclusive, and sustainable nation by its 100th year of independence. By bringing together experts, leaders, and innovators, the meet discussed ways to use satellite data, navigation systems, and other space-based tools to boost development in areas like agriculture, disaster management, and infrastructure in the North Eastern region.
Key Points
- Chief Guest: Shri Keshab Mahanta, Hon’ble Minister of Science & Technology, Revenue, Disaster Management, and IT, Government of Assam, attended as the chief guest, highlighting the importance of space technology for regional growth.
- Key Attendees: Notable figures included Shri Som Kamei (Planning Adviser, North Eastern Council), Shri Pallav Gopal Jha (Secretary, Science & Technology, Assam), and Dr. J. V. Thomas (Director, Earth Observation Applications & Disaster Management, ISRO).
- Goal: The meet aimed to align space technology with the needs of the North Eastern states, ensuring sustainable development and better disaster preparedness.
How Space Technology Helps
ISRO’s advancements, like satellite imaging and communication systems, can improve:
- Agriculture: Monitor crops and predict weather for better farming.
- Disaster Management: Early warnings for floods and landslides.
- Connectivity: Better internet and communication in remote areas.
- Infrastructure: Planning roads, bridges, and urban development.
Why Viksit Bharat 2047?
The Viksit Bharat 2047 initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is about making India a global leader by 2047. It focuses on:
- Economic growth
- Social progress
- Environmental sustainability
- Good governance
This regional meet is part of a larger effort to involve every part of India, especially the youth, in building a brighter future. ISRO’s role in this vision is crucial, as space technology can drive innovation and solve real-world problems.
Future
The discussions from this meet will feed into the National Meet 2.0 in August 2025, where ISRO and other organizations will finalize strategies to achieve the Viksit Bharat vision. By using space technology, India aims to create a stronger, more connected, and developed nation.
Stay tuned for more updates on how ISRO and the North Eastern region are shaping India’s journey to 2047!
Source: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
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