Assam is increasingly leveraging science and space technology to address long-term developmental challenges, with the Assam State Space Application Centre (ASSAC) playing a crucial role in strengthening governance and improving public service delivery. According to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the ASSAC has undertaken more than 60 space and geospatial projects over the last five years. Assam is leveraging science to find solutions to long-term problems, Sarma said, highlighting the growing importance of science and technology in the state’s development. The ASSAC has completed 60 projects during the 2021-26 period, marking a significant rise in its activities compared to previous decades.
In contrast, the organisation had implemented 82 projects between 1989 and 2021, spanning 32 years. This accelerated pace in the adoption of geospatial technologies by the state government reflects its commitment to technology-driven governance. The projects cover a wide range of sectors, including mapping, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and forecasting, which support evidence-based policymaking and enable more efficient implementation of government programmes.
The use of satellite imagery, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing data, and predictive analytics has become increasingly important in planning infrastructure, monitoring natural resources, disaster management, urban development, agriculture, and environmental conservation. The state government has been promoting technology-driven governance by integrating scientific tools into administrative processes to improve transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric service delivery. ASSAC functions as the state’s nodal agency for geospatial and remote sensing applications and works closely with various government departments to provide scientific inputs for planning, monitoring, and implementation of development projects.
The Chief Minister reiterated that the expanded use of space technology would continue to support Assam’s long-term development goals by enabling data-driven decisions and more effective governance across sectors.
