Indian Space Research Organisation has rolled out new applications to promote tourism and digitally monitor heritage sites across the country.
The apps—Bharat Darshan and KASTURI—are part of ISRO’s Bhuvan platform and were launched during the User Interaction Meet 2026 in Hyderabad.
Bharat Darshan provides detailed information on 42 UNESCO-listed heritage sites, while KASTURI focuses on cultural and archaeological landscapes, currently covering around 20 locations.
These apps use satellite data, GPS coordinates, and geospatial mapping to allow users to explore sites virtually while also enabling authorities to monitor and protect them.
Officials say this is the first initiative to bring all major heritage sites onto a single digital platform, improving both tourism accessibility and conservation efforts.
Developed in collaboration with institutions like the National Remote Sensing Centre and the Ministry of Culture, the initiative highlights how space technology can support tourism, heritage preservation, and digital governance in India.
