Remote sensing techniques ,in conjunction with ground
surveys offers an EFFICIENT, TIME SAVING AND COST EFFECTIVE method for
ASSESSMENT of NATURAL RESOURCES on repetitive basis for PLANNING the
developmental ACTIVITIES of the State.
In Rajasthan Remote Sensing activities started with
the establishment of Aerial Photo Interpretation Laboratory at Jodhpur as a
part of Desert Development Programme to assist Soil and Water conservation
planning in 1980.
Later on in 1985 the laboratory was transferred to
Department of Science and Technology, Government of Rajasthan and renamed
as State Remote Sensing Application Centre (SRSAC).
The technology comprises of application of three components,
1) Satellite data,
2) Air borne data and
3) Ground data.
The data
products from satellite and aerial photographs can be analyzed visually and digitally.
Remotely sensed data has relevance to major sectors of economy such as Agriculture,
Forestry, Irrigation,
Human Settlement, Geology
through the optimal use of land, water, mineral
resources.
OBJECTIVES
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To generate data bank
and information system on NATURAL RESOURCES. |
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To undertake short term and long term experimental and operational remote sensing studies to
IDENTIFY, MAP, EXPLOIT and MANAGE various NATURAL RESOURCES such as soil, water, forest, agriculture and minerals . |
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To collaborate/interact with
national remote sensing institutes to carry out joint projects with
user agencies for formulation and implementation of remote sensing
projects for DEVELOPMENT PLANNING. |
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To
Organize short term trainings, seminars etc. for imparting knowledge
regarding REMOTE SENSING. |
ACTIVITIES :
The
centre is working broadly on four types of projects
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1.
Department of Space collaboration projects :
To get further expertise in the
technology .
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Integrated Mission
for Sustainable Development (IMSD)
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Crop Acreage Production
Estimates (CAPE).
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National (Natural )
Resources Information System (NRIS)
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Rajeev Gandhi Drinking
Water Mission Related Projects
2. World Bank Assisted
Projects :
To intensify ground
water exploration and agricultural activity.
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Integrated Water Shed
Development Programme (IWDP)
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District wise GIS development
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Preparation and Printing of
Ground Water Atlas of Rajasthan
- Watershed Atlas of Rajasthan
3. State User Agencies
: To implement
technological inputs for resource management activities .
- Printing & Preparation of
Resource Atlas of Rajasthan
4. GOI Funded Project
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National Live Stock
resources appraisal in 10 DDP districts.
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Establishment of Natural
Resource Data Management System (NRDMS) at Tonk
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