The National Spatial Data Infrastructure Policy, 2005 was the first comprehensive geographical data policy in India. It aimed to establish a national framework for the collection, management, and dissemination of geospatial data.

The National Spatial Data Infrastructure Policy, 2005 had multiple objectives, including promoting the use of geospatial data in decision-making, establishing a national framework for the collection and management of geospatial data, and facilitating the sharing of geospatial data among different government agencies.

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) was responsible for implementing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Policy, 2005.

The National Policy on Geospatial Data, 2016 had multiple key features, including allowing for the commercial use of geospatial data, establishing a national geospatial data repository, and mandating the use of open standards for geospatial data.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) was responsible for implementing the National Policy on Geospatial Data, 2016.

The Geospatial Data Policy, 2020 had multiple objectives, including promoting the use of geospatial data in decision-making, establishing a national framework for the collection and management of geospatial data, and facilitating the sharing of geospatial data among different government agencies.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) was responsible for implementing the Geospatial Data Policy, 2020.

The Geospatial Data Policy, 2020 had multiple key features, including allowing for the commercial use of geospatial data, establishing a national geospatial data repository, and mandating the use of open standards for geospatial data.

Using geospatial data in decision-making can lead to improved efficiency and productivity, enhanced transparency and accountability, and increased public participation, but it does not necessarily lead to reduced costs.

Public resistance to the use of geospatial data is not a challenge in implementing geographical data policy and governance in India.

The National Geospatial Data Committee (NGDC) in India has multiple roles, including advising the government on matters related to geospatial data policy and governance, promoting the use of geospatial data in decision-making, and facilitating the sharing of geospatial data among different government agencies.

The Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture is not a member of the National Geospatial Data Committee (NGDC).

The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) in India has multiple roles, including providing a framework for the collection, management, and dissemination of geospatial data, promoting the use of geospatial data in decision-making, and facilitating the sharing of geospatial data among different government agencies.

The National Geospatial Data Clearinghouse (NGDC) is not a component of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).

The National Geospatial Data Repository (NGDR) in India has multiple roles, including storing and managing geospatial data collected by different government agencies, providing access to geospatial data to users, and promoting the use of geospatial data in decision-making.