Published: June 1, 2026 • 8:02 PM IST · Updated: June 1, 2026 • 11:44 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday to strengthen the use of satellite technology and space-based applications for water resource management in the country.
The ministry also launched a new water research mission with funding support of up to ₹20 crore per project.
It also unveiled the third phase of its flagship water conservation campaign with a target of creating two crore structures across the country, PTI reported.
The agreement was signed during a national workshop on research and development (R&D) in the water sector organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre.
Under the memorandum of understanding (MoU), the Department of Water Resources and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will jointly work in 24 key research areas, including reservoir monitoring, water-spread assessment, river-flow analysis, satellite-based water quality assessment and studies...