National Geographic Information System (NGIS)

Survey of India (SOI)

Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

To promote open and accessible geospatial data

To regulate the use of geospatial data for national security

To establish a centralized geospatial data repository

To develop geospatial skills and capacity in India

Data sharing should be voluntary and based on mutual consent

Geospatial data should be priced to recover the cost of collection and maintenance

Geospatial data should be disseminated only through government channels

Geospatial data should be used exclusively for national security purposes

To review and approve geospatial data sharing agreements

To develop standards and guidelines for geospatial data sharing and dissemination

To promote the use of geospatial data in various sectors

To coordinate the activities of different geospatial data agencies

Lack of awareness about the benefits of geospatial data sharing

Insufficient infrastructure for data storage and transfer

Legal and regulatory barriers to data sharing

Lack of coordination among different geospatial data agencies

It enables the timely dissemination of disaster-related information to affected areas

It facilitates the coordination of relief and rescue operations

It helps in identifying vulnerable areas and assessing risks

All of the above

To promote the use of geospatial data in urban planning and development

To support the development of geospatial infrastructure and services

To enhance the capacity of geospatial professionals in India

All of the above

To provide a framework for geospatial data sharing and dissemination

To develop standards and guidelines for geospatial data management

To promote the use of geospatial data in various sectors

All of the above

Metadata catalogue

Data clearinghouse

Geospatial portal

All of the above

It enables the monitoring of environmental changes over time

It facilitates the assessment of environmental impacts

It supports the development of environmental policies and regulations

All of the above

It helps in identifying suitable areas for cultivation

It facilitates the monitoring of crop growth and health

It supports the development of precision agriculture techniques

All of the above

It is responsible for the production and dissemination of topographic maps

It maintains a national geodetic network

It provides geospatial data and services to various government agencies

All of the above

Lack of political will and commitment

Insufficient funding and resources

Lack of technical capacity and expertise

All of the above

It enables the analysis of traffic patterns and congestion

It facilitates the design and development of transportation infrastructure

It supports the implementation of intelligent transportation systems

All of the above

To promote the use of geospatial data in education and research

To support the development of geospatial skills and capacity in India

To enhance public awareness about the benefits of geospatial data

All of the above