Pricing Policy of Satellites, Space Cooperation Agreement and New Application services of ‘Bhuvan’ Google for India
Pricing Policy of Satellites
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has given proposal for pricing of satellite transponders for public and non- government users. A proposal for continuing the existing method of transponder pricing which is based on type of services, band of operations, coverage area, power level is under consideration.
There are 13 INSAT/GSAT satellites in orbit, out of which 11 are communication satellites and 2 are meteorological satellites. In INSAT/GSAT communication satellite systems, there are about 37 Government users and about 49 non-government users.
The transponder characteristics in terms of power, coverage, frequency band, etc., vary according to the type of service which requires differential pricing.
There are 5 DTH service providers using transponder capacity leased from foreign satellites. Measures are taken by ISRO to augment satellite capacity in Indian Government administered system so that the DTH users shall have the option to migrate to INSAT system.
There are 13 INSAT/GSAT satellites in orbit, out of which 11 are communication satellites and 2 are meteorological satellites. In INSAT/GSAT communication satellite systems, there are about 37 Government users and about 49 non-government users.
The transponder characteristics in terms of power, coverage, frequency band, etc., vary according to the type of service which requires differential pricing.
There are 5 DTH service providers using transponder capacity leased from foreign satellites. Measures are taken by ISRO to augment satellite capacity in Indian Government administered system so that the DTH users shall have the option to migrate to INSAT system.
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Space Cooperation Agreement
India and Russia pursue joint programmes in a few areas of space research. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on expansion of cooperation in the field of the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes. There is no transfer of space technology envisaged under this MoU.
This new MoU provides scope for developing joint activities in areas of mutual interest, including satellite navigation; launch vehicle development; critical technologies for human spaceflight programme; remote sensing of Earth; space science and planetary exploration; and use of ground infrastructure. Specific cooperation proposals for further processing are also included in the MoU. Joint projects; sharing of expertise and resources; development of space systems and components; exchange of scientists; training and scientific and technical meetings are listed out as the forms of cooperation on the above areas. Further, provisions are included in the MoU to conclude separate agreements for specific areas of cooperation detailing objectives, procedures and financial aspects.
The MoU was signed by ISRO on May 25, 2015 and by ROSCOSMOS on June 22, 2015.
Expansion of space cooperation between India and Russia through this MoU is likely to benefit ISRO in further consolidation and augmentation of its space programme in various domains including Space exploration.
This new MoU provides scope for developing joint activities in areas of mutual interest, including satellite navigation; launch vehicle development; critical technologies for human spaceflight programme; remote sensing of Earth; space science and planetary exploration; and use of ground infrastructure. Specific cooperation proposals for further processing are also included in the MoU. Joint projects; sharing of expertise and resources; development of space systems and components; exchange of scientists; training and scientific and technical meetings are listed out as the forms of cooperation on the above areas. Further, provisions are included in the MoU to conclude separate agreements for specific areas of cooperation detailing objectives, procedures and financial aspects.
The MoU was signed by ISRO on May 25, 2015 and by ROSCOSMOS on June 22, 2015.
Expansion of space cooperation between India and Russia through this MoU is likely to benefit ISRO in further consolidation and augmentation of its space programme in various domains including Space exploration.
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Dr Jitendra Singh releases New Application services of ‘Bhuvan’ on the occasion of National Remote Sensing Day
Bhuvan is India’s Google for India and is in line with Prime Minister’s vision of Make in India : Dr Jitendra Singh
Bhuvan is India’s Google for India and is in line with Prime Minister’s vision of Make in India : Dr Jitendra Singh
The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh released the New Application services of Bhuvan – Geospatial platform of ISRO, in an event organized in New Delhi today. The event was organised on the occasion of National Remote Sensing Day which is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Prof. Vikram Sarabhai.
The Minister also released 6 documents and 2 brochures related to Bhuvan. The 6 unique documents on Bhuvan platform for public knowledge include User Handbook, Geospatial content standards, Geospatial Content, Software Specification Description, Outputs and Products and Mobile Applications.
The 2 informative Brochures on Bhuvan that were released today include Bhuvan platform – Gateway to Indian geospatial products & services and Ministry-wise Geospatial Applications on Bhuvan platform.
A series of Bhuvan Application Services that are diversified and relevant for many ministries were also released. These new application services include 1m Satellite images for more than 300 Cities in the country, Varieties of Applications for Forest and Environment sector of MOEFCC – Depiction of ENVIS centre database “CRIS” to highlight various environmental parameters, Toll information system for NHAI – A national database of national highways and Toll plazas, Geotagging and controlled crowd sourcing application for AP Housing Corporation Ltd., which has enabled geotagging of 3.8 million houses in AP with field photos and important attributes of housing in AP, Islands information system for developmental decision making for Border Management, MHA, Live link of the GIS databases of North East Region (NER) that showcases tools for better planning and development of NE States, A new tool on Bhuvan, enabling Data Discovery and Metadata display for the ease of navigation by the user community, Cultural heritage sites of the country and its management on geospatial platform – National database for Ministry of Culture & Archaeological Survey of India among others. One application on 3D city models/ views with Extrusions of the buildings and virtual city models was also released. This would be a useful tool for Smart City program of the Government. Other applications include Horticulture area mapping and assessment for Mango, Banana and Citrus fruits – A National Mission of DAC, MOA, Bhujal database and visualization – Country wide ground water maps, with state-wise access to the online services for drinking water and recharge structures, Geospatial tools for the Schools – GIS for class 9 and class 10, including neighbourhood mapping tools for school children as part of School Bhuvan, GAIL pipeline surveillance and monitoring system, pilot scale implementation for 640 km stretch in Gujarat. E-governance model for image and geospatial based techniques, Mobile smart phone applications for varieties of crowd sourcing applications – Particular focus is on “Clean Ganga” Mission of MOWR. The tool “Bhuvan Ganga” now available on public domain for people to participate in providing vital information for Clean Ganga project.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jitendra Singh said the “Bhuvan is India’s Google for India”. He also said it is in line with the ‘Make in India’ vision of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He said that a ‘Hall of Space” can be opened in National capital Delhi on line of “Hall of Nuclear Energy” that is being set up in Pragti Maidan in Delhi. This will help in the dissemination of activities related to the technologies related to the space and people of India specially youth can get benefit from it.
The Minister said that for any technology to be sustainable, it has to be economically viable as well as socially relevant. He said that the space technology is being used for the benefit of society specially during natural disasters. The ISRO is also earning huge income by launching satellites for foreign countries. “India has entered into an era of space marketing,” he said. He said that in future we will see that space technology will be used at a large scale and across departments and ministries, he added.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that the Prime Minister takes a keen interest in science and due to this, during the last one year the Department of Space has achieved many milestones. He complemented the space scientists for their efforts and achievements.
Dr Y. V. N. Krishnamurthy, Scientific Secretary, ISRO, Shri S. Srinivasan, Member Finance, Space Commission, Dr V.K. Dadhwal, Director, National Remote Sensing Centre and other senior officials of Department of Space were also present on the occasion.
The Minister also released 6 documents and 2 brochures related to Bhuvan. The 6 unique documents on Bhuvan platform for public knowledge include User Handbook, Geospatial content standards, Geospatial Content, Software Specification Description, Outputs and Products and Mobile Applications.
The 2 informative Brochures on Bhuvan that were released today include Bhuvan platform – Gateway to Indian geospatial products & services and Ministry-wise Geospatial Applications on Bhuvan platform.
A series of Bhuvan Application Services that are diversified and relevant for many ministries were also released. These new application services include 1m Satellite images for more than 300 Cities in the country, Varieties of Applications for Forest and Environment sector of MOEFCC – Depiction of ENVIS centre database “CRIS” to highlight various environmental parameters, Toll information system for NHAI – A national database of national highways and Toll plazas, Geotagging and controlled crowd sourcing application for AP Housing Corporation Ltd., which has enabled geotagging of 3.8 million houses in AP with field photos and important attributes of housing in AP, Islands information system for developmental decision making for Border Management, MHA, Live link of the GIS databases of North East Region (NER) that showcases tools for better planning and development of NE States, A new tool on Bhuvan, enabling Data Discovery and Metadata display for the ease of navigation by the user community, Cultural heritage sites of the country and its management on geospatial platform – National database for Ministry of Culture & Archaeological Survey of India among others. One application on 3D city models/ views with Extrusions of the buildings and virtual city models was also released. This would be a useful tool for Smart City program of the Government. Other applications include Horticulture area mapping and assessment for Mango, Banana and Citrus fruits – A National Mission of DAC, MOA, Bhujal database and visualization – Country wide ground water maps, with state-wise access to the online services for drinking water and recharge structures, Geospatial tools for the Schools – GIS for class 9 and class 10, including neighbourhood mapping tools for school children as part of School Bhuvan, GAIL pipeline surveillance and monitoring system, pilot scale implementation for 640 km stretch in Gujarat. E-governance model for image and geospatial based techniques, Mobile smart phone applications for varieties of crowd sourcing applications – Particular focus is on “Clean Ganga” Mission of MOWR. The tool “Bhuvan Ganga” now available on public domain for people to participate in providing vital information for Clean Ganga project.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jitendra Singh said the “Bhuvan is India’s Google for India”. He also said it is in line with the ‘Make in India’ vision of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He said that a ‘Hall of Space” can be opened in National capital Delhi on line of “Hall of Nuclear Energy” that is being set up in Pragti Maidan in Delhi. This will help in the dissemination of activities related to the technologies related to the space and people of India specially youth can get benefit from it.
The Minister said that for any technology to be sustainable, it has to be economically viable as well as socially relevant. He said that the space technology is being used for the benefit of society specially during natural disasters. The ISRO is also earning huge income by launching satellites for foreign countries. “India has entered into an era of space marketing,” he said. He said that in future we will see that space technology will be used at a large scale and across departments and ministries, he added.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that the Prime Minister takes a keen interest in science and due to this, during the last one year the Department of Space has achieved many milestones. He complemented the space scientists for their efforts and achievements.
Dr Y. V. N. Krishnamurthy, Scientific Secretary, ISRO, Shri S. Srinivasan, Member Finance, Space Commission, Dr V.K. Dadhwal, Director, National Remote Sensing Centre and other senior officials of Department of Space were also present on the occasion.
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