ISRO to sign an MoU with the Indian Council of Historical Research to assist them in identifying archaeological sites

The Ram Setu has long been a source of disagreement between India and Sri Lanka. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is about to sign an MoU with the Indian Council of Historical Research to assist them in identifying archaeological sites, particularly the Ram Setu, and creating an ancient knowledge system.

ISRO Chief Dr K Sivan stated that they have been able to trace the dried-up channel of the mythological river Saraswati via high definition imagery and satellite images.

Ramsetu, also known as Adams Bridge, can be seen on satellite images, but to determine whether it is man-made or natural, experts from fields like the Archaeological Survey of India and other similar departments are required, as per Dr. Sivan.

In the ancient Indian Sanskrit epic Ramayana, it was mentioned that the Ram Setu was constructed by Lord Rama and his army. Hence, it has great historical and cultural significance.