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 country's mapping policy, specifically for Indian companies, to enable them to create substantial advances in mapping and ultimately empowering small businesses. "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," the Ministry of Science and Technology said in a release.