One of the most recent examples on the need of space technology in India: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/isro-revived-kashmir-val

One of the most recent examples on the need of space technology in India: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/isro-revived-kashmir-valleys-communications-links-during-floods/articleshow/43235419.cms http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation...