Pralhad Joshi visits ISRO in Bengaluru, lauds its role in advancing 'One Nation, One Time' initiative
Bengaluru, July 17
Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi has praised the significant contribution of the Indian Space Research Organisation and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Physical Laboratory in advancing the Centre's ambitious "One Nation, One Time" initiative.
Speaking during his visit to ISRO in Bengaluru on Thursday, Union Minister Joshi said the premier space agency continues to symbolise India's scientific excellence and innovation and has now taken a major step towards establishing a precise, secure, resilient, and indigenous time dissemination system.
"Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ISRO is demonstrating its unwavering commitment to innovation, precision, and self-reliance, reflecting the spirit of a new India," he added.
He highlighted the successful proof-of-concept demonstration using Precision Time Protocol (PTP) technology between the Regional Remote Sensing Centre Laboratory (RRSL) in Bengaluru, and the National Stock Exchange facility in Chennai.
According to the Union Minister, the achievement marks an important milestone in developing a technologically empowered and reliable national time synchronisation framework.
Union Minister Joshi noted that the "One Nation, One Time" initiative aims to establish a modern, indigenous, and accurate national time synchronisation system across the country.
He said the collaboration between the Department of Consumer Affairs, CSIR-NPL, and ISRO has been instrumental in taking the project forward.
"ISRO's contribution is strengthening India's journey towards a 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. I congratulate the scientists, engineers, and technical professionals of ISRO, CSIR-NPL, and all partner institutions for their outstanding efforts," he added.
During his visit, the Union Minister also interacted with ISRO scientists and engineers on India's achievements in the space sector.
He said the work being carried out by ISRO, supported by cutting-edge technology and world-class infrastructure, continues to inspire the younger generation.
"The accomplishments of India's space sector are not only enhancing our national capabilities but are also making significant contributions to the global scientific community," Union Minister Joshi added.
The Union Minister's remarks come amid the Centre's push to build robust indigenous technological capabilities across strategic sectors, with the "One Nation, One Time" initiative emerging as a key component in ensuring uniform and precise timekeeping for critical infrastructure and digital networks across India.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As a software professional, I can see how critical accurate time synchronization is for financial transactions and data centers. This is not just about clocks - it's about national infrastructure security. Well done ISRO and CSIR! 👏
Good initiative but I hope this doesn't become another bureaucratic mess. The proof of concept between Bengaluru and Chennai is impressive, but scaling it across 1.4 billion people with diverse infrastructure will be mammoth. Let's see how they handle the implementation challenges.
Finally, a practical use of ISRO technology for everyday life! No more relying on foreign GPS for accurate time. This will boost our digital economy and make critical systems more secure. Proud moment for Indian science! 🚀
I appreciate the technical achievement but why is the Consumer Affairs Ministry involved? Feels like bureaucratic overlap. Shouldn't DST or MeitY handle this? Anyway, good to see our space technology being used for practical applications beyond satellite launches.
As someone who works in power grid management, accurate time synchronization is critical for preventing blackouts. This initiative could save crores in infrastructure damage. Hope they fast-track the nationwide rollout! ⏱️
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