Context:
On July 27, 2025, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) launched a short-term course titled “Essentials of Space Technology in Agriculture Sector” in collaboration with ISRO, NCVET, and Amity University, Noida.
Course Overview
- It is designed to introduce non-governmental stakeholders, academia, and young professionals to space-based applications in agriculture.
- Focus areas include:
- Remote sensing
- Satellite data interpretation
- Crop health monitoring
- Precision farming using GPS
- Disaster response and resource optimization
Strategic Purpose
- Part of IN-SPACe’s capacity-building mission under India’s space sector reforms.
- Aims to bridge knowledge gaps and mainstream space technology into core economic sectors, especially agriculture.
- Encourages multi-sectoral engagement, particularly among students, universities, and private organizations.
