Geospatial Bill

The government on Monday launched a new geospatial planning portal, 'Yuktdhara', which Union Minister Jitendra Singh said will help in facilitating new MGNREGA assets

"A policy of geospatial data, survey and mapping is expected soon. A cabinet approval will make it more strong," Sharma said

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Opening up access to geospatial data is a welcome step

Sector deregulated, approvals done away with; PM says 'massive step'

The new policy of institutionalising ease of access of geospatial data will empower domestic industries and surveying agencies, the minister said

The move could help in boosting innovation in the sector and create a level playing field for public and private entities

This will benefit the increasing number of students who are opting for geospatial as a subject at different levels

Says Indian tactics to depict AJK as part of India cannot change the fundamental fact that the state is 'disputed territory'