Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N)
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: BS
Context: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) signed an MoU with BISAG-N to integrate remote sensing and GIS technologies into the audit process.
About Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N):
• What is BISAG-N?
• A national-level technical agency providing space and geo-spatial solutions for governance, planning, and development.
• A national-level technical agency providing space and geo-spatial solutions for governance, planning, and development.
• Established in:
• Originally founded as Remote Sensing and Communication Centre (RESECO) in 1997. Renamed BISAG in 2003, after Bhaskaracharya, the 12th-century Indian mathematician.
• Originally founded as Remote Sensing and Communication Centre (RESECO) in 1997.
• Renamed BISAG in 2003, after Bhaskaracharya, the 12th-century Indian mathematician.
• Headquarters: Located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
• Ministry: Operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
• Objectives of BISAG-N:
• Leverage geo-spatial and satellite technologies for inclusive socio-economic development and policy implementation. Support governance frameworks like Digital India, PM-GatiShakti, and disaster management through end-to-end GIS-based solutions. Drive innovation in public services by integrating AI, ML, and big data analytics tailored to government requirements.
• Leverage geo-spatial and satellite technologies for inclusive socio-economic development and policy implementation.
• Support governance frameworks like Digital India, PM-GatiShakti, and disaster management through end-to-end GIS-based solutions.
• Drive innovation in public services by integrating AI, ML, and big data analytics tailored to government requirements.
• Key Functions of BISAG-N:
• Geo-Spatial Applications: Offers satellite-based services including remote sensing, photogrammetry, terrain modelling, and disaster analytics. Integrated GIS Solutions: Provides data creation, migration, visualisation tools, and map-based decision-making systems. Smart Governance Platforms: Develops ERP, MIS, GNSS-linked digital tools across sectors like land, agriculture, education, and health. Capacity Building & Outreach: Conducts training for officials and supports startups through satellite communication and finishing schools. R&D and Custom Tech Development: Leads innovation in AI, IoT, blockchain, and builds customised software for central/state departments.
• Geo-Spatial Applications: Offers satellite-based services including remote sensing, photogrammetry, terrain modelling, and disaster analytics.
• Integrated GIS Solutions: Provides data creation, migration, visualisation tools, and map-based decision-making systems.
• Smart Governance Platforms: Develops ERP, MIS, GNSS-linked digital tools across sectors like land, agriculture, education, and health.
• Capacity Building & Outreach: Conducts training for officials and supports startups through satellite communication and finishing schools.
• R&D and Custom Tech Development: Leads innovation in AI, IoT, blockchain, and builds customised software for central/state departments.