HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, March 13: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday confirmed that Assam’s own satellite system, ASSAMSAT, announced in the recent state budget, will feature at least four to five satellites dedicated to different regions of the state.
In a social media post, the CM explained that ASSAMSAT will be an array of multiple satellites, with each focusing on a specific region of Assam.
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“Along with education and skill development, Assam’s own satellite system will encourage greater private sector participation in the state,” he added.
According to Sarma, the ASSAMSAT system will consist of four to five low Earth orbiting satellites. Each satellite will be assigned to regions like Barak Valley, Lower Assam, Upper Assam, and so on.
The central command and control center for ASSAMSAT will be based in Guwahati.
The chief minister outlined several benefits that ASSAMSAT will bring to the state. These include aiding disaster management and security by monitoring illegal infiltration and wildlife, as well as supporting developmental applications such as agricultural land use tracking and road network monitoring.
In the recent state budget, Finance Minister Ajanta Neog announced the ambitious plan for Assam to have its own satellite system.
To bolster technological advancement and scientific research in the state, Neog emphasised that ASSAMSAT would play a crucial role in enhancing communication networks, disaster management capabilities, and supporting various developmental projects across Assam. She further highlighted that the satellite system would significantly improve connectivity in remote areas, enabling better access to telecommunication services, e-governance platforms, and educational resources.
