DISCUSSIONSON BETTER UTILIZATION OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY
Today (8.3.2016), a training cum encouragement programme was held at the Secretariat Conference Hall, on using Space Technology for better State Governance and Development initiatives. Chief Minister _, who was the Chief Guest of closing function gave a speech, emphasizing the importance of Space Technology that it is a necessity for proper planning of any developmental action. He acknowledge the excellent works of ISRO for India and many important works being done by MIRSAC for The State of Mizoram. He also encourage each and every government departments of Mizoram to utilize Space Technology mentioning that those status and country utilizing this technology are the more advanced ones in today’s world.
Chief Secretary Pu Lalmalsawma, Chief Guest of the opening function, in his speech says that Digital India, Smart City policy and schemes, and many other Prime Minister’s programmes regimes the use of Space Technology. For this propose, ISRO, Department of Space have been busy working towards building their capacity of each and every states in India. To flow with this initiatives, Mizoram also have a good centre. MIRSAC , he also mentioned that a well updated database has already been established in MIRSAC, which are available from both the country and the State. The chairman of the opening function, Dr. C. Vanlalramsanga, Secretary, Planning & Programme Implementation Department, in his speech also said that In order to achieve a success in development works, proper and systematic planning is needed, thus, a scientific based plan will be used henceforth.
Dr. R.K. Lallianthanga, CSO & Member Secretary, MIRSAC told the participants why this programme was organized, from the outcome of the meeting organized by ISRO for the whole country in the presence of the Prime Minister, a similar kind should be organized in each state in the presence of their own Chief Secretary and Chief Minister. So, he wished that from this meeting today, each and every will take steps forward towards utilizing what has learned from the training. A representative from ISRO, Dr. PLN. Raju, Director, NESAC highlight on the status and progress of India on Space Technology and how it has been incorporated in different sectors status. Presentations were given by personnel from different departments on their progress and plans on utilization of Space Technology in each of their activities. This was followed by discussions and plans for future.
The closing function was chaired by Pu Dr. Lalramsanga Secretary planning. He gave a brief summary of the topics discussed in each sessions. The Chief Guest of the function, Pu _, Chief Minister expressed his thanks to the ISRO and MIRSAC for organizing the event. He also wished that learning from this meeting, Mizoram will take a progressive steps towards governance and development actions. The CSO & Member Secretary, Dr. R.K. Lallianthanga closed the function with vote of thanks to all the participants of the meeting. Participants from different government departments, Scientists representing ISRO, NESAC and MIRSAC attended this training programme.
