Question
Discuss the role and functions of the National Remote Sensing Agency.
Solution
The National Remote Sensing Agency, an autonomous organisation under the department of space, Government of India, established in 1974. Its functions are as under :
1. Remote sensing satellite data acquisition, storage processing and dissemination.
2. Application of remote sensing for mapping monitoring and management of natural resources.
3. Operational flight facilities to provide several remote sensing services.
4. Training to users.
5. Research and technology development.
