Chennai, April 25 -- India, through the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), once again demonstrated its initiative in space-based disaster management by assuming the lead role of the "International Charter Space and Major Disasters" for six months from April 2025.
The Lead Role tenure started with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)/ ISRO organising the 53rd meeting of the Charter in Hyderabad during April 14-17.
It witnessed the participation of major global space agencies (with 22 foreign delegates attending in person) engaged in space-based disaster management activities, ISRO said
in an update.
India is signatory to the Charter which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, with ISRO being a founder member.
The Charter f...