White Paper: Planet Satellite Imagery and Services for the Indian Government

Planet’s data is already helping governments around the world improve their security and surveillance capabilities, in addition to supporting environmentally responsible and sustainable economies. India has faced many natural disasters over the years such as floods, earthquakes, and extreme heat that have threatened its citizens and economy. Despite major economic growth, India also continues to grapple with food insecurity, indicating a need for satellite solutions to help monitor agricultural productivity, natural resources, disaster response activities, urbanization, and other factors that contribute to the overall stability of the country.

In this white paper, you’ll learn how near-daily satellite imagery can provide an objective source of truth for the Government of India to empower precise tracking of changes on the ground that can enhance scientific analysis, improve situational awareness, and advance our understanding of social and economic trends.