The Survey of India is the nodal agency responsible for regulating the collection, storage, and dissemination of geographical data in India.

The Geospatial Information Regulation Act, 2016 is the primary legislation governing the regulation of geospatial data and services in India.

The primary objective of the National Geospatial Policy, 2016 is to promote the use of geospatial data for sustainable development.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is responsible for implementing the National Geospatial Policy, 2016.

The NGDI plays a crucial role in providing a framework for sharing geospatial data, promoting its use for decision-making, and facilitating the development of geospatial applications and services.

The regulation of geospatial data for defense and security purposes in India is a joint responsibility of the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Home Affairs, and National Security Council.

Unauthorized collection, storage, or dissemination of geospatial data in India can result in both fine up to Rs. 10 lakhs and imprisonment up to 3 years.

Data monetization is not a principle of the National Geospatial Policy, 2016.

The GPDDC plays a crucial role in promoting the use of geospatial data for decision-making, facilitating the development of geospatial applications and services, and coordinating geospatial data sharing among different stakeholders.

The regulation of geospatial data for commercial purposes in India is a joint responsibility of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.

The primary objective of the Geospatial Data Sharing Policy, 2021 is to promote the sharing of geospatial data among different stakeholders, facilitate the development of geospatial applications and services, and improve the quality and accuracy of geospatial data.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is responsible for implementing the Geospatial Data Sharing Policy, 2021.

The NGDC plays a crucial role in reviewing and approving geospatial data sharing agreements, promoting the use of geospatial data for decision-making, and facilitating the development of geospatial applications and services.

Census data is not a type of geospatial data.

Geospatial data plays a crucial role in understanding the physical and human geography of India, facilitating the planning and implementation of development projects, and aiding in disaster management and response.