B. N. Rao, a renowned Satellite Evangelist, brings over 24 years of distinguished experience in the Geo-Spatial Technology industry. Throughout his career, he has played pivotal leadership roles across multiple organizations and has been instrumental in pioneering several GIS-driven initiatives that laid the foundation for India’s modern geospatial ecosystem. His contributions span critical national projects, including disaster management programs and tsunami early-warning systems, where satellite intelligence and real-time geospatial insights have saved lives and strengthened national preparedness.
A passionate advocate for agriculture and farming, B. N. Rao has dedicated his expertise to transforming the way satellite technology supports the agri-ecosystem. This commitment led to the vision behind Earth Now — an integrated platform designed to deliver advanced satellite-powered analytics for soil health, crop performance, and micro-weather intelligence. His mission is to democratize access to high-quality geospatial insights, enabling farmers, agri-enterprises, and policymakers to make data-driven decisions that foster sustainable growth.
As a respected voice in the industry, he has delivered keynotes at leading Smart City and Geospatial conferences, shaping conversations on the future of spatial intelligence and its role in societal advancement.
Together with the Earth Now team, B. N. Rao continues to champion scalable, technology-driven solutions aimed at creating long-term, sustainable impact across the agricultural value chain and its stakeholders.
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