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Assam in talks with Isro, may be first state to have own satellite

IndiaTimes Monday, 10 March 2025
Assam is in talks with Isro to launch a Rs 450-500 crore geostationary satellite to monitor illegal infiltration, provide flood warnings, and support farmers with weather data. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the plan after allocating funds in the 2025-26 budget. The proposal includes other tech initiatives such as an AI-powered anti-deepfake lab and a bamboo smart city.
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