National Geospatial Policy

Data generated by millions of Pokemon Go players is now powering Niantic's geospatial AI models that help autonomous robots navigate complex urban environments

India's Digipin system assigns a 10-character alphanumeric code to specific geolocations, offering significantly greater accuracy than the existing six-digit PIN code system

Geospatial technology data helps in urban planning, transportation, environment management, agriculture, public health and natural resource management

Technology-based planning could unlock trillions in economic activity

India's geospatial economy is currently valued at Rs 38,972 crore and has potential to grow to Rs 63,100 crore at 12.8 per cent by 2025 end, according to India Geospatial Artha Report

Pleiades Neo is a constellation of four satellites-operated by planemaker Airbus' defence and aerospace arm-that provides 30 cm native resolution imagery for Earth observation activities

Modi said the move would strengthen the tech startup ecosystem and India's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

The domestic availability of locally relevant maps and geospatial data is expected to bring about improved management of resources

Opening up access to geospatial data is a welcome step

The change is made specifically for Indian companies through updating the current guidelines pertaining to developing map technologies

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

The website of Department of Science & Technology, will host a draft paper for public consultation up to May 30th