The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India signed an MoU with BISAG-N to enhance audit processes using GIS, remote sensing, AI, and big data analytics. The collaboration aims to develop geo-spatial solutions, conduct research, create case studies, and provide training for CAG officials in these technologies.
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The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BISAG-N.
Utilize advanced technologies in geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing to improve audit processes.
Developing customised geo-spatial solutions using AI, machine learning, and big data analytics.
Conducting joint research in geo-spatial analysis, remote sensing, and satellite image analytics for audit applications.
Identifying and developing case studies related to geo-spatial applications in audits.
Organising training and capacity-building programs for CAG officials.
It is a national agency established by the State Government of Gujarat.
It is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
It is an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
It focuses on providing services and solutions to implement map-based GeoSpatial Information Systems (GIS).
It operates a satellite communication (SATCOM) network to promote statewide distant interactions.
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It works on implementing geo-spatial technologies for planning and developmental activities in agriculture, land and water resource management, wasteland/watershed development, forestry, disaster management, infrastructure, and education. |
BISAG-N has three main domain areas: satellite communication, geo-informatics and geo-spatial technology.
In June 1997, the Government of Gujarat recognized the need for satellite-based communication for training at the state level -> Established the "Remote Sensing and Communication Centre" (RESECO) under the Science and Technology Cell of the Education Department.
RESECO implemented India's first geographic information system (GIS) based computer system for the Forests & Environment Department of Gujarat. It is currently used as a Coastal Zone Information System.
In December 2003, RESECO was renamed Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG) -> To honor the great Indian mathematician Bhaskaracharya from the 12th century.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Consider the following statements about the establishment and mandate of BISAG-N:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) Only 3 B) Only 1 and 3 C) Only 2 and 3 D) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: A Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: BISAG-N is an Autonomous Scientific Society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Statement 2 is incorrect: BISAG-N promote the use of satellite broadcasting for education, however, its mandate is not limited to this. It also focuses on technology development and management, research and development, and facilitating national and state-level applications in space and geo-informatics for various sectors. Statement 3 is correct: BISAG-N undertakes research and development in Geo-informatics and Geo-spatial technology as one of its core functions. |
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