Why in News?
The Union Minister reviewed the initiatives of the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), highlighting its role in border management, disaster resilience, and socio-economic development in the Northeast
Key Highlights
- NESAC: North Eastern Space Applications Centre, located at Umiam, Meghalaya.
- Implementing ~130 space application projects, including 78 ongoing and 50 recently completed.
- Supporting geospatial mapping of the India-Myanmar border and inter-state boundaries.
- Key sectors covered: Agriculture, Disaster Management, Water Resources, Forestry, Urban & Regional Planning, Geoinformatics, Satellite Communication, UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) applications
- Promoting bamboo resource mapping in collaboration with NECBDC (North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council).
- Strengthening flood early warning systems and the GeoTourism ‘ManzilNE’ dashboard.
- Encouraged partnerships with State Governments, academia, startups, and industry to expand space-based applications.
About NESAC
- Established in 2000 as a joint initiative of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and the North Eastern Council (NEC).
- Provides space technology, remote sensing, GIS (Geographic Information System), satellite communication, and disaster management support for the eight Northeastern States.
[2024] The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members?
1. Governor of the Constituent State
2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State
3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India
4. The Home Minister of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
[A] 1, 2 and 3 only
[B] 3 and 4 only
[C] 2 and 4 only
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4