Isro’s remote sensing services have been roped in for tracking assets under several ministries since the government came to power two years ago. MGNREGS: For the ministry of rural development, Isro will attempt to geo-tag the estimated three million assets created annually across the country under the rural jobs scheme. The official also added that Isro had also collaborated with the Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation to keep track of the housing development in the state. “We have developed around 50 mobile apps for different ministries and schemes, such as watershed development, disaster management, and housing,” added Dadhwal. The NRSC has developed around 50 mobile apps for different ministries and schemes, such as watershed development, disaster management, and housingFor the ministry of rural development, Isro will attempt to geo-tag the estimated three million assets created annually across the country under the rural jobs scheme.

Source: Mint June 27, 2016 04:30 UTC