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Centre liberalises mapping policy, allowing free access to geospatial data - While announcing the new guidelines, the Centre said that it will greatly enhance the preparedness of the country for emergency response.

Under the new guidelines, the sector will be deregulated and aspects like approvals have been done away with, Department of Science and Technology Secretary Ashutosh Sharma said.

India firms to gain from liberalised mapping policy SECTIONS Last Updated: Feb 16, 2021, 03:20 AM IST Share Synopsis Private firms and startups can now leverage data to build applications including more efficient and accurate delivery of online purchases to consumers’ doorsteps, industry executives say. India liberalises restrictions on geospatial data for map-making New Delhi | Bengaluru: The Centre has eased regulations governing the acquisition and application of geospatial data — includ...

In sweeping changes in the countrys mapping policy, the government on Monday announced liberalisation of norms governing the acquisition and production of geospatial data, a move that will help in boosting innovation in the sector and create a level-playing field for public and private entities.

Centre announces changes in mapping policy, PM Modi says reforms will unlock tremendous opportunities "What is readily available globally does not need to be restricted in India and therefore geospatial data that used to be restricted will now be freely available in India," Ministry of Science said. Share Via Email   |  A+A A- By ANI NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Science and Technology on Monday announced the "sweeping changes" to the countrys mapping policy, specifically for Indian compan...