Which one of the following statements best describes 39 Project Akashteer ........

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Which one of the following statements best describes 'Project Akashteer?

An initiative of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to address the issues of malnutrition in rural India.

An initiative by the Indian Army to automate air defense control.

An initiative of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to detect celestial objects.

An initiative of the Ministry of Finance to facilitate low-cost funding to space start-ups.

The Indian Army has initiated the induction of control and reporting systems under 'Project Akashteer' to bolster its air defense capabilities.

It is a cutting-edge initiative designed to automate air defense control and reporting processes by digitizing them.
It aims to deliver an unprecedented level of situational awareness and control for the force to ensure the safety of friendly aircraft and engage hostile aircraft in contested airspace.
It will enable monitoring of low-level airspace over the battle areas of the Indian Army and effectively control the Ground Based Air Defence Weapon Systems.

Key facts about Akashteer Command and Control Systems

It is developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) as part of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
The system's control centers, designed to be vehicle-based and mobile, can maintain operational capabilities even in challenging communication environments.
It will significantly enhance India's air defense capabilities in several ways:
Efficiency and Integration: By digitizing Air Defence Control and Reporting processes, 'Akashteer' will usher in unprecedented levels of efficiency and integration. This will enable the Indian Army to respond swiftly to hostile threats while minimizing the risk of friendly fire incidents.
Automation: Overall, the deployment of 'Akashteer' signifies a leap towards complete automation of air defense operations.