Source: BS
Context: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) signed an MoU with BISAG-N to integrate remote sensing and GIS technologies into the audit process.
About Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N):
- What is BISAG-N?
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- A national-level technical agency providing space and geo-spatial solutions for governance, planning, and development.
- Established in:
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- Originally founded as Remote Sensing and Communication Centre (RESECO) in 1997.
- Renamed BISAG in 2003, after Bhaskaracharya, the 12th-century Indian mathematician.
- Headquarters: Located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Ministry: Operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
- Objectives of BISAG-N:
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- Leverage geo-spatial and satellite technologies for inclusive socio-economic development and policy implementation.
- Support governance frameworks like Digital India, PM-GatiShakti, and disaster management through end-to-end GIS-based solutions.
- Drive innovation in public services by integrating AI, ML, and big data analytics tailored to government requirements.
- Key Functions of BISAG-N:
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- Geo-Spatial Applications: Offers satellite-based services including remote sensing, photogrammetry, terrain modelling, and disaster analytics.
- Integrated GIS Solutions: Provides data creation, migration, visualisation tools, and map-based decision-making systems.
- Smart Governance Platforms: Develops ERP, MIS, GNSS-linked digital tools across sectors like land, agriculture, education, and health.
- Capacity Building & Outreach: Conducts training for officials and supports startups through satellite communication and finishing schools.
- R&D and Custom Tech Development: Leads innovation in AI, IoT, blockchain, and builds customised software for central/state departments.
