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India Today
2 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Andhra Pradesh to use space tech to improve real-time governance
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that his government has entered into a strategic partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) to harness space technology for real-time, citizen-centric governance. The collaboration aims to significantly strengthen the state's Real Time Governance System (RTGS) by integrating satellite data and scientific insights into its digital Chief Minister confirmed on Monday that the RTGS has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR), a key ISRO facility located in Sriharikota. The agreement, signed in the presence of SHAR Director A Rajarajan, is focused on enhancing the capabilities of the AWARE (Andhra Pradesh Weather Forecasting and Early Warning Research Centre) platform, a technology-driven system designed to deliver actionable intelligence across a wide range of government a landmark step in leveraging space tech for real-time citizen-centric governance, a five-year MoU was signed between SHAR (ISRO) and RTGS today,' Naidu announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter). According to the Chief Minister, the AWARE platform will now receive regular inputs from satellite imagery and scientific data provided by SHAR. These enhancements will be applied across 42 key applications including agriculture, weather forecasting, disaster management, urban planning, and public already consolidates data from multiple sources such as satellites, drones, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, environmental sensors, mobile phone feeds, and CCTV networks to generate real-time alerts and advisories. These are then disseminated to both citizens and government officials through SMS, WhatsApp, mainstream media, and social media by Rithu Pawar IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
New Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
ISRO, RTGS collaborate to use satellite tech for citizen-centric governance in Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: The Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS) on Monday to enhance the State's real-time monitoring capabilities. SHAR Director Rajarajan and RTGS CEO Prakhar Jain formalised the agreement, which aims to strengthen the AWARE platform with satellite imagery and scientific data inputs. The collaboration will support 42 applications in sectors including agriculture, weather forecasting, disaster management, and urban planning. The AWARE platform integrates data from satellites, drones, IoT devices, sensors, and CCTV networks, disseminating alerts via SMS, WhatsApp, media, and social platforms. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, sharing details on X, called the partnership a 'landmark move' in using space technology for citizen-focused governance. In another high-level meeting, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu discussed a strategic roadmap for transforming Andhra Pradesh into a global technology hub with a NASSCOM delegation.
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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
LIVE updates: Farmers ready to provide 36,000 acres under land pooling for Amaravati, says minister
Live News Today: Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister P Narayana announced that farmers have volunteered 36,000 acres of land for the second phase of land pooling in Amaravati's greenfield capital project. This land will be used for developing an international airport, smart industries, and a sports city. The minister stated that the TDP-led NDA government requires 5,000 acres to construct an airport comparable to Hyderabad's Shamshabad Airport, and 2,500 acres each for smart industries and an international sports city. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu revealed that his administration has collaborated with Isro to utilise space technology for real-time, citizen-focused governance. On Monday, he highlighted the state's Real Time Governance System (RTGS) signing a five-year agreement with Sathish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) to improve the AWARE platform using satellite imagery and scientific data. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has abandoned its plan to acquire robotic lifebuoys made in Turkey, officials confirmed, following public disapproval of Turkey's support for Pakistan. These remotely operated rescue devices, intended to assist lifeguards in saving drowning victims, were planned for deployment at six beaches: Girgaum Chowpatty, Shivaji Park Dadar, Juhu, Versova, Aksa, and Gorai. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani confirmed that the procurement of Turkish-made robotic lifebuoys has been cancelled. Each device featured dual water jets, a 10,000 mAh rechargeable battery, and could carry up to 200 kg. They were capable of travelling 800 metres into the sea at speeds up to 18 km/h and could operate for around an hour. Union Home secretary Govind Mohan called on Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and discussed with him border fencing, relief measures for internally displaced persons and the overall law and order situation in the state. The meeting between the Union Home secretary and the Manipur governor took place on Monday in which Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka, Manipur chief secretary, Security Advisor to Manipur government and senior officials were present. 12:58 PM UP govt to provide 20 per cent reservation to Agniveers in police department, says UP minister The three-year age relaxation will be given to Agniveers joining police department; proposal cleared by cabinet. 12:06 PM PM dials Himanta to enquire about Assam floods; assures all help Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took stock of the flood situation in Assam from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, assuring full support from the Central government. Talking to PM Modi over the phone, Sarma informed him how continuous rainfall in Assam and adjoining states has led to flooding and impacted the people. "A short while ago, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji called me to enquire about the current flood situation in A 11:38 AM Gaurav Gogoi takes charge as new Assam Congress chief Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday assumed charge as the Assam Congress president and he is all set to lead the party in next year's assembly was handed over the reins by outgoing president Bhupen Kumar Borah, who had helmed the state's main opposition party for over three years, at the state Congress headquarters. 10:57 AM U'khand govt starts 'Super 100' program to give free coaching to medical, engineering aspirants The Uttarakhand government on Monday started the 'Super 100' programme to provide free coaching to 100 meritorious students for the preparation of medical and engineering entrance examination. School Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat started the programme for Class 12 science students studying in government schools under the 'Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan'. 10:56 AM Schools in Aizawl to remain shut due to heavy rain Schools in Aizawl remained closed for the fourth day on Tuesday due to heavy rain that triggered landslides, mud-flows and rock falls in different parts of the state. A notification issued by Aizawl deputy commissioner and district disaster management authority chairman Lalhriatpuia said that all schools within Aizawl district are advised to suspend attendance of school students to ensure safety and well-being of the students on June 3. 10:33 AM Expect India-US trade deal in not-too-distant future: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has said one should expect a trade deal between India and the US in the "not-too-distant future" as the two countries have found a place that works for them. 'So the idea is when they put the right person and India put the right person on the other side of the table, and we've managed, I think, to be in a very, very good place," Lutnick said in his keynote address at the eighth edition of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit here Monday.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra govt, ISRO ink five-year deal to leverage space tech for citizen services
Andhra Pradesh is partnering with ISRO to integrate space technology into its governance through a five-year MoU between the state's Real Time Governance System (RTGS) and Sathish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR). This collaboration will enhance the AWARE platform with satellite imagery and scientific data, benefiting various sectors like agriculture, disaster management, and urban planning. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said his government has partnered with ISRO to leverage space tech for real-time citizen-centric Chief Minister on Monday noted that the southern state's Real Time Governance System (RTGS) inked a five-year deal with Sathish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) to enhance AWARE platform with satellite imagery and scientific inputs."In a landmark step in leveraging space tech for real-time citizen-centric governance, a 5-year MoU was signed between SHAR (ISRO) and RTGS today, in the presence of SHAR Director Mr Rajarajan," said Naidu in a post on part of this collaboration, satellite imagery and scientific inputs will be fed into the AWARE platform over 42 applications spanning agriculture, weather, disaster management, urban planning and so on."AWARE integrates data from satellites, drones, IoT , sensors, mobile feeds, and CCTV to deliver real-time alerts and advisories to citizens and the government via SMS, WhatsApp, and media and social media," Naidu added.
Deccan Herald
21 hours ago
- Science
- Deccan Herald
Andhra govt, ISRO ink five-year deal to leverage space tech for citizen services
The Chief Minister noted that the southern state's Real Time Governance System (RTGS) inked a five-year deal with Sathish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) to enhance AWARE platform with satellite imagery and scientific inputs.
