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Posted 15 Nov 2024

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These initiatives have been launched in efforts to liberalise geospatial data, and developing geospatial infrastructure, geospatial skill and knowledge.

  • Geospatial data is information that describes objects, events or other features with a location on or near the Earth’s surface
    • Examples: Satellite imagery, census data, social media data etc. 
    • Geospatial data is widely accepted as a critical national infrastructure and information resource. 

About Operation Dronagiri

  • It is a pilot project under National Geospatial Policy 2022, and will be implemented by Geospatial Innovation Cell, Department of Science and Technology.
  • Purpose: To demonstrate the potential applications of geospatial technologies and innovations in improving the quality of life of citizens and ease of doing business.
  • First Phase Implementation: In the states of UP, Haryana, Assam, Andhra Pradesh & Maharashtra.
    • Pilot projects and use cases will be demonstrated to showcase potential applications of integration of geospatial data and technology in 3 sectors: Agriculture, Livelihoods, Logistics and Transport.

About Integrated Geospatial Data Sharing Interface (GDI)

  • Interface is being built for making spatial data accessible with advanced data exchange protocols and privacy-preserving features.
  • Significance: Enabling seamless data sharing, enabling data-driven decisions for public good, fostering responsible use of geospatial data.  

National Geospatial Policy 2022

  • Vision: Position India as global leader in geospatial sector, develop national framework, and enable easy availability of valuable geospatial data. 
  • Institutional Framework: 
    • Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Committee (GDPDC) as apex body for geospatial sector
    • Survey of India as overarching nodal agency for geospatial data
    • National Digital Twin Strategy
    • Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure.
  • Tags :
  • Geospatial Technology
  • Geospatial information systems (GIS)
  • Operation Dronagiri
  • National Geospatial Policy
  • GDI
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