Shillong: Satellite technology will settle volatile border disputes across the Northeast. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh confirmed on July 14 that the North Eastern Space Applications Centre is now mapping the India-Myanmar frontier and sensitive state borders. The Umiam-based centre currently manages 130 projects. Fifty initiatives are finished, and 78 others continue across eight states.
Dr Singh wants more precision in flood warnings for the Garo Hills and Ri-Bhoi. He demands better water harvesting to fight scarcity. The Minister also pushed for a stronger bamboo value chain. He ordered the centre to work with the North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council to grow local livelihoods. Strategic mapping also serves national security interests.
"NESAC has evolved into a critical institution for national strategic priorities," Dr Singh said during his visit. He also wants private companies to expand the ManzilNE GeoTourism dashboard to make money from regional tourism.
The Minister met with Ri-Bhoi district officials to check on Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Ri-Bhoi remains an Aspirational District. Deputy Commissioner Dr Abhishek Saini reported on better rural roads and health cards for farmers. Dr Singh told officials to stop relying on old administrative habits. He wants them to use new methods to reach the most neglected people.
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