CMS-03 satellite will provide robust telecom coverage across IOR: Navy
New Delhi (PTI): The communication satellite CMS-03, will provide robust telecommunication coverage across the Indian Ocean Region, and strengthen Navy’s space-based communications and maritime domain awareness capabilities, officials said on Sunday.
The satellite, weighing 4,410 kg, will significantly enhance connectivity with high-capacity bandwidth, enabling seamless and secure communication links between ships, aircraft, submarines, and Maritime Operations Centres of the Indian Navy.
The indigenously designed and developed satellite was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite and would provide services over a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass, according to ISRO.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh termed the launch a "major milestone" exemplifying the nation’s spirit of 'Aatmanirbharta'.
"Congratulations to @isro on the successful launch of CMS-03, India’s most advanced communication satellite. A major milestone exemplifying our nation’s spirit of #Aatmanirbharta and cutting-edge innovation. ISRO’s relentless pursuit of technological excellence continues to make India proud," he posted on X.
A Navy spokesperson said, it will provide robust telecommunication coverage across the Indian Ocean Region.
Its payload includes transponders capable of supporting voice, data, and video links over multiple communication bands, he said.
In an era of complex security challenges, this satellite represents Indian Navy's determination to protect the nation’s maritime interests leveraging advanced technology through 'Aatmanirbharta', the official said.
This satellite is the India’s heaviest communication satellite till date, and includes many indigenous state-of-the-art components developed specifically to meet the Indian Navy’s operational requirements, officials said.
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Karnataka issues nutrition advisory for govt events; recommends millets, healthier options
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Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government on Monday issued a nutrition advisory recommending healthier food and beverage options at meetings, functions, and other official gatherings held in the state.
The advisory has been issued by the Department of Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Services to promote healthy dietary and nutritional habits among officials and staff, noting that food, refreshments and beverages served in government offices and official programmes are "often not aligned with nutrition standards."
The advisory recommends serving snacks such as millet-based, low-fat and low-sugar foods, fresh fruits, vegetable salads, sprouts, roasted nuts and seeds during in-house office meetings and breaks.
Beverages such as green tea, low-fat buttermilk, and locally filtered or boiled water served in glass bottles or steel flasks have also been suggested.
According to the advisory, for larger government events, conferences and exhibitions, departments have been advised to include at least one millet-based item during snacks and a minimum of two millet dishes in meals, along with local cuisine and at least one regional recipe.
It also recommends the use of brown rice instead of white rice, freshly prepared vegetable salads, and fresh fruits or low-sugar fruit juices.
If non-vegetarian food is served, it should consist of well-cooked lean or white meat, the advisory stated.
In eateries operating within government office campuses, the department has recommended millet-based foods, fresh vegetable salads, boiled pulses such as horse gram or chickpeas, and low-fat beverages.
It suggests serving food using reusable metal plates and glasses.
The advisory also recommends avoiding microwave-heated food, industrially processed food, fried snacks, high-fat or heavily spiced dishes, carbonated drinks, high-sugar fruit juices, and alcoholic beverages.
It further discourages serving milk-based tea or coffee and plastic-bottled water during official events.
“Overall, hygiene and cleanliness should be maintained while serving food and water. Local cottage industries, self-help groups, prison kitchens, nutri-gardens and others should be preferred for placing food and beverage orders,” the advisory added.
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