Assam, March 10 -- In an innovative step, Assam will launch its first satellite, 'ASSAMSAT', signaling a major advancement in utilizing space technology for governance and development.

Finance Minister Ajanta Neog announced the plan during the 2025-26 state budget presentation in the Assembly on Monday.

Assam government's objective is to secure a reliable and uninterrupted flow of vital information, enabling the effective management of complex socio-economic initiatives. ASSAMSAT is projected to be a transformative tool for sectors like agriculture, disaster management, infrastructure growth, border protection, and policing.

The project, a collaborative effort with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe)...