Satellite-Based Earth Observation for Agriculture, Water & Disaster Management

India’s Earth Observation (EO) capability has evolved from simple mapping to "Precision Intelligence." It serves as the backbone of evidence-based governance, utilizing a robust constellation of Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites (EOS, Cartosat, RISAT) to monitor crop health, audit water bodies, and mitigate disasters with near-real-time accuracy.

Key Stakeholders & Beneficiaries

  • Farmers: Beneficiaries of faster crop insurance claims via satellite-assisted yield estimation.
  • Disaster Managers: NDMA and SDMAs utilizing "Zero Day" imagery for flood/cyclone response.
  • Hydrologists: Central Water Commission (CWC) monitoring reservoir storage levels remotely.
  • Insurers: Companies using historical spectral data to assess agrarian risks accurately.

Missions & Application Frameworks

  • Applications in Agriculture
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