National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

• The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is one of the primary centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), under the Department of Space (DOS). 

• NRSC establishes ground stations for satellite data, generates and disseminates data products, develops remote sensing techniques, and supports disaster management. 

• It also offers geospatial services for governance and conducts capacity-building activities for professionals, faculty, and students.

• NRSC operates through multiple campuses to address the national and regional needs for remote sensing data and applications.

India Meteorological Department (IMD)

• The India Meteorological Department (IMD), established in 1875, is the principal government agency of India for weather and climate services. 

• IMD, headed by the Director General of Meteorology, operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) with its headquarters in New Delhi.

• IMD has six Regional Meteorological Centers (RMCs) that serve different regions across the country.

• IMD provides meteorological observations, current and forecast information for activities such as agriculture, shipping, and aviation.

• Issues warnings for severe weather phenomena. 

It also offers meteorological statistics for agriculture, water management, and industries, and conducts research in meteorology and related fields.