https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

CM Bhupendra Patel Inaugurates Regional Meet on Space Applications in Gandhinagar, Bats for Satellite Tech in Governance

Event Brings Together ISRO Scientists, Administrators, and Policy Leaders to Drive Space Tech Integration Across Gujarat and Union Territories
Indian Masterminds Stories

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated a Regional Meet on Space Applications in Gandhinagar, calling for wider adoption of space-based technology to enhance the efficiency of public administration. The event marked a critical step toward realizing the futuristic vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “Viksit Bharat 2047” through scientific and technological innovation.

The meeting saw active participation from representatives of Gujarat, Diu, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, as well as top ISRO scientists, senior bureaucrats, and domain experts.

Read Also: CM Bhupendra Patel to Inaugurate Saputara Monsoon Festival 2025 on July 26; 23-Day Fest to Celebrate Tribal Heritage, Tourism, & Talent

Space Tech for Smarter Governance

In his keynote address, CM Patel underscored the transformative role satellite technology can play in agriculture, disaster management, infrastructure monitoring, and urban planning.

Satellite-based data and remote sensing offer unmatched capabilities in precision governance. Gujarat is fully committed to aligning its development initiatives with the transformative potential of space applications,” he said.

The initiative supports the Indian Space Policy 2023 and encourages ministries, departments, and government agencies to integrate space-derived inputs for planning, monitoring, and evaluation of developmental programs.

Path to Viksit Bharat 2047

This regional meet is part of a broader strategy to prepare for the 2nd National Conference on “Leveraging Space Technology for Viksit Bharat 2047”, scheduled for August 22, 2025, in New Delhi.

Leading up to the national conference, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Space are conducting state-level workshops across the country to stimulate regional preparedness and innovation.

Key Dignitaries and Expert Collaboration

The Gandhinagar meet featured the presence of:

  • Nilesh Desai, Director, ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad
  • Mona Khandhar, Principal Secretary, Gujarat Department of Science and Technology
  • Senior scientists from ISRO-SAC

Officials from Gujarat’s Science & Technology Department

Participants deliberated on technology demonstrations, use-case presentations, and collaborative strategies to advance space-based solutions in state and local governance.

Read Also: SVAMITVA Yojana: CM Bhupendra Patel Waives Rs200 Fee, Property Owners to Get Ownership Certificates Free of Cost

A Regional Push for National Transformation

The event provided a platform for cross-governmental brainstorming, aligning regional development goals with India’s space sector reforms. Officials discussed how high-resolution satellite data, AI-integrated geospatial analytics, and remote sensing tools can support:

  • Crop monitoring and water resource management
  • Real-time disaster alerts and mitigation planning
  • Smart city infrastructure and environmental tracking

The conference reaffirmed India’s commitment to leveraging indigenous space capabilities for inclusive, tech-driven growth, especially at the grassroots level.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Indian Police Services IPS Officer
Punjab Flood Relief: Why IPS Officers Are Donating One Day’s Salary in Unprecedented Generosity
Uttarakhand Flood Cm Dhami
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Conducts Ground Inspection in Disaster-Hit Areas of Haridwar, Assures Swift Relief Efforts
RVNL
IRSE Officer Sukhmal Chand Jain Takes Over as CMD of RVNL | Career Highlights Inside
CM Yogi
UP Govt Approves Electronics Component Policy 2025: ₹5,000 Cr Investment Target to Boost Local Manufacturing & Create Lakhs of Jobs
Gail Awards 2025
GAIL CMD Sandeep Kumar Gupta Named Best CEO in Extel 2025 Asia Executive Team Survey; Company Shines Across Categories
India Celebrates World Coconut Day Awards
Coconut Development Board Launches Revised Schemes, Presents Export Excellence Awards on World Coconut Day | Complete List of Winners
CM Nitish kumar
Bihar: Nitish Kumar Cabinet Approves Rs 1,121 Daily Allowance for Home Guards & Up to Rs 25,000 Risk Allowance for ATS
Vikram 32 Chip Made in India
India Launches First Indigenous 32-Bit Microprocessor Vikram-32: Key Milestone in Semiconductor Mission | All You Need to Know
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IPS Shikha Goel
Decoding Digital Dangers: Insights from IPS Shikha Goel on Cyber Crimes
IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo
Managing Elections, Communal Tensions, and Public Safety – Meet IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo | Video Interview
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
Operation Hunt: IPS Dr. Karanraj Vaghela’s Mission to Nab Valsad’s Most Wanted
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
IAS Minnu P M
“Lazy, Sleepy, Yet Determined”: Minnu P M’s Honest Take on Cracking UPSC
Minnu PM, once a clerk in Kerala Police, cleared UPSC with AIR 150 after five years of struggle. Her...
IPS Ashish Tiwari
From IIT and Investment Banking to Public Service, Meet IPS Ashish Tiwari 
Ashish Tiwari, IIT graduate and former investment banker, chose public service over global finance. As...
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-12 at 7.27
First Attempt IRS, Fourth Attempt IPS: The Relentless Pursuit of Jitendra Kumar Yadav Who Cracked UPSC 3 Times
IPS Yadav is originally from Chhattisgarh. He was first selected for the IRS through UPSC and later for...
Social Media
IAS Sakshi Sawhney Amritsar DC
Punjab Floods: IAS Sakshi Sawhney’s Emotional Appeal to Elderly Man Wins Hearts, Video of Humanity Goes Viral
Viral Video Captures Emotional Moment as Amritsar DC Shows Sensitivity and Courage Amid Relief Effor...
Masahiro Hara
From Go Board to Global Use, How QR Codes Changed the World: IRAS Officer Ananth Rupanagudi Spotlights Masahiro Hara’s Vision
IRAS officer Ananth Rupanagudi shared a video on Masahiro Hara, the inventor of QR codes, highlighting...
IFS Susanta Nanda Video
A Mother’s Duty: Tigress Watches Over Cubs Splashing in Waterhole — Heartwarming Video Shared By Retd. IFS Officer Susanta Nanda
A tender wildlife video shared by Retd. IFS officer Susanta Nanda shows a tigress keeping watch over...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Indian Police Services IPS Officer
Punjab Flood Relief: Why IPS Officers Are Donating One Day’s Salary in Unprecedented Generosity
Uttarakhand Flood Cm Dhami
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Conducts Ground Inspection in Disaster-Hit Areas of Haridwar, Assures Swift Relief Efforts
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IPS Shikha Goel
IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT