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Cabinet Decision on 19 November, 2024 (4)
■ ASSAC is State Nodal Agency for Remote Sensing
► To effectively utilise space inputs in various developmental projects in the state, Cabinet has accorded approval to designate Assam State Space Application Centre (ASSAC) as State Nodal Agency for policy support pertaining to Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS, UAV / DRONE survey in the State
► Cabinet has also approved Inclusion of ASSAC under PM Gati Shakti driven program for data-sharing, standards for data quality and policy framework of geospatial data in the State
► With this new setup as State Nodal Agency, ASSAC will be in a better position to liaise with stakeholders of State Govt, ISRO, DOS, NESAC in the area of scientific and techno managerial activities
► ASSAC will be able to provide advanced space technology inputs more effectively to Departments like PWD (Roads), Water Resources, Irrigation, Agriculture, Revenue & Disaster Management etc enabling them to incorporate innovative ideas in design and implementation of the development projects, thereby cutting down cost and time overruns