Ministry of Home Affairs receives DRDO-developed 'Prajna' satellite imaging system for security support

Key facts

• The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) received 'Prajna', an indigenously developed AI-enabled satellite imaging system.
• The system was developed by the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• Prajna is designed to enhance real-time decision support for security agencies, monitor sensitive regions, and support counter-terrorism operations.
• DRDO and the Indian Navy conducted successful 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 provide quick response to naval vessels requiring critical stores, equipment, or medical assistance at sea.
• 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.
• The Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification, Bengaluru, provided the flight clearance and certification for the ADC-150.
• The Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Hyderabad, provided the instrumentation support for the ADC-150 trials.