Demand for data from satellites and usage have multiplied. We need more transponders, train skilled manpower and infrastructure to meet the country's requirements,' Nair said.

The bug-free, versatile and easy-to-use enterprise software (version 1.0) has been tested at the ISRO centre by space scientists and geo-informatics experts along with Scanpoint engineers.

'All analytical features come as standard with the software. A suite of tools are provided to customise the product for image processing, terrain analysis, 3D modelling, ICR (intelligent character reading), decision support and uncertainty management,' Scanpoint director A.R. Dasgupta said.

Priced at Rs.1.2 million, the proprietary software can be used under licence for defence, telecom, transportation, infrastructure, urban planning, resource exploration, forestry, agriculture, environment, energy, disaster management and healthcare.