Reports noted that the Indian Institute of Technology (Kanpur) has developed a nano-satellite that will provide information on drought, floods, vegetation and forestation1. IIT-K Director Prof. S.G. Dhande stated that the satellite, named ‘Jugnu’ will have “specific function of sending imagery on ground conditions.” The satellite, to be placed on a low-earth orbit, cost Rs. 2.5 crore to build and weighs about ten kgs