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IN-SPACe Starts Space Technology Course for Agriculture

29 July 20251 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYIN-SPACe StartsSpace TechnologyCourse forAgriculture29 July 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) began a short-term programme on 27 July 2025 titled Essentials of Space Technology in Agriculture Sector.

Key facts

  • Partners: ISRO, NCVET and Amity University, Noida.
  • Learners: non-governmental stakeholders, academia and young professionals.
  • Topics: remote sensing, interpreting satellite data, crop health monitoring, precision farming using GPS, disaster response and resource optimisation.

Purpose

  • Fits IN-SPACe’s capacity-building mission within space sector reforms.
  • Narrows knowledge gaps and brings space tools into core sectors like farming.
  • Draws students, universities and private bodies into the effort.

Exam angle

  • Organiser: IN-SPACe; agency partner: ISRO.
  • Course host university: Amity University, Noida.

Test yourself

1. Which organisation launched the short course on space technology in agriculture on 27 July 2025?

The notes say IN-SPACe launched the course with ISRO, NCVET and Amity University.

2. Which university partnered in the IN-SPACe agriculture course?

Amity University, Noida is named as a partner.

3. Which topic is included in the IN-SPACe agriculture course?

Precision farming using GPS is listed among the focus areas.

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