ISRO has launched Resourcesat -2A, Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT) – 1A (Earth Observation Satellite-04) in polar orbits and Indian National Satellite (INSAT) 3D, INSAT-3DR in geostationary orbits to provide data for enabling support for various agricultural activities.
Such activities cover assessing total area under cultivation, assessing damages from natural calamities and disease attacks and Agro-met services across the country.
ISRO has proposed the launch of many satellites including Resourcesat-3 & 3A medium resolution satellite with combined repetitivity of 2 days, Resourcesat-3S & 3SA high resolution satellite with 4 days revisit capability, RISAT-1B can image day and night and all-weather conditions. RISAT-1B along with RISAT- 1A will cover the same area by around 12 days, INSAT – 3DS in geostationary orbit with coarse resolution and daily multiple imaging capability.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Lok Sabha.