GSAT-9 satellite will be useful for Pondicherry University: VC

The GSAT-9 communications satellite, launched by space agency ISRO, would be useful for Pondicherry University in expanding its educational programmes, Vice Chancellor (officiating) of the University, Anisa Basheer Khan said today.
"With the launch of the GSAT-9 satellite, we will be able to expand our educational activities in UMISARC (UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asia Regional cooperation)," she said in her letter to Prime Minister today.
UMISARC is an institution under the direct control of the university where students fromdifferent SAARC countries are studying.
"This will bring greater approbation for the leadership of India for the region and accolades for the actions of the Prime minister."

With the launch of the satellite the information and data collected by networking for the institute would be of immense aid to our teachers, researchers and students who can access facilities needed by them, she said adding that the University would extend all possible assistance to expand the research and higher education under this centre.
India on May 5, launched the GSAT-9 satellite also called as South Asian Communication Satellite, fully funded by it and touted as an "invaluable gift" to its South Asian neighbours, that would provide communication and disaster support to the nations of the region.