India, March 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The Union Home Minister and President of NESAC Society, Chief Ministers of NE States and other members suggested many new initiatives for the enhancement of space applications in the NE region;
While acknowledging that more than 10 departments in each NE State are actively utilizing space applications, it was suggested that at least 25 departments from each of the state shall be identified for utilization of space applications in consultation with respective Chief Secretaries. This will be followed up by the Ministry of Home Affairs and M/o Development of North-Eastern Region.
Identify the deforested areas as well as potential open areas for afforestation in the...