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New Delhi: Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India today said that geospatial technology has made inroads across various sectors in the public as well as private domain in India. It is an effective tool for management, planning, governance, logistics, infrastructure, among others, and that there is a need to fully empower this sector, he added.
Addressing the FICCI National Geospatial Awards Felicitation Ceremony organised virtually, Prof Sharma said the liberalisation of policies, announced by the Government of India, in governing the acquisition and production of geospatial data is a move that will help in boosting innovation in the sector and create a level playing field for public and private entities.
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Indian astronomers detect huge optical flare in one of the oldest astronomical objects PTI
Updated : Feb 13, 2021, 6:54 pm IST
The data collected from the flare observed will help calculation of the black hole mass, size of emission region, and other processes
Department of Science and Technology believes feeding super massive black hole can help trace the mass of the black hole (Representational image)
New Delhi: Indian astronomers have reported one of the strongest flares from a feeding super massive black hole or blazar called BL Lacertae, analysis of which can help trace the mass of the black hole and the source of this emission, the Department of Science and Technology said on Saturday.
The second phase of the Vigyan Jyoti program in India commenced on February 11, 2021, on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The program aims at encouraging girls to take interest in science and build a career in STEM .50 more districts are targeted in the program adding to the…
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For the past few years, e-governance has proven to be an effective tool in disseminating public services and amplifying the reach of government schemes. The digitalisation of processes and public services is also in tandem with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for ensuring ‘minimum government, maximum governance.’ But, India’s vast geography, logistics, and demographics, among others, raises questions about whether the country is fully tapping into e-governance potential. YourStory’s ‘Future of Governance’ event aims to bring industry leaders, government delegates and other stakeholders together to deliberate various issues that surround the future and impact of e-governance. The event will be organised virtually on March 19, 2021.