Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Receives DRDO-Developed Satellite Imaging System 'Prajna'

Key facts

• The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has received 'Prajna', an indigenously developed AI-enabled satellite imaging system.
• Prajna was developed by the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• The system is intended to enhance real-time decision support for security agencies, monitor sensitive regions, and support counter-terrorism operations.
• DRDO and the Indian Navy conducted in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container 'ADC-150' from the P8I aircraft off the coast of Goa between February 21 and March 1.
• The ADC-150 is designed to deliver a 150 kg payload to enhance naval operational logistics for providing quick response to vessels under distress.
• The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam, served as the nodal laboratory for the ADC-150 activity.
• The parachute system for the ADC-150 was developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra.
• Flight clearance and certification for the ADC-150 were provided by the Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification, Bengaluru.
• Instrumentation support for the ADC-150 trials was provided by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Hyderabad.