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The Department of Science and Technology launched Operation Dronagiri under National Geospatial Policy 2022.

Operation Dronagiri 

Operation Dronagiri is a pilot project that aims to demonstrate how geospatial technologies can be used to improve the quality of life and business processes. 

Main objectives

To demonstrate how geospatial technologies can help industries such as agriculture, livelihoods, logistics, and transportation. 

It is in line with the National Geospatial Policy 2022 and seeks to establish a framework for effectively utilizing geospatial data across multiple sectors.

Implementation

The first phase will be conducted in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. These states will host pilot projects that demonstrate geospatial data integration across multiple sectors.

Role of the Integrated Geospatial Data Sharing Interface (GDI)

The GDI enables the seamless sharing and analysis of spatial data to benefit sectors such as urban planning, disaster management, and environmental monitoring. 

It operates as the backbone of Operation Dronagiri, providing advanced data exchange protocols that enable efficient data-driven decisions.

National Geospatial Policy 2022

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) released the National Geospatial Policy 2022 to position India as a global geospatial leader by strengthening geospatial infrastructure and innovation.

What is Geospatial Technology?

Geospatial technologies refer to a variety of modern tools used to map and analyze the Earth and human societies. These tools have evolved over centuries, including innovations such as aerial photography, satellite imagery, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

 It has a wide range of applications in agriculture, urban and rural infrastructure, land administration, disaster management, banking, and social planning.

Targets under the Policy

By 2025 create a supportive legal framework for sector liberalization and data democratization to increase commercialization.

By 2030 conduct high-resolution topographical surveys in cities, rural areas, forests and wastelands.

By 2035 create high-resolution bathymetric geospatial data for inland waters and sea surfaces to aid the Blue Economy, and establish a National Digital Twin for major cities.

National Digital Twin The National Digital Twin is a virtual network of interconnected digital replicas of physical assets, processes, or services. It contributes to the digital revolution by facilitating secure, interoperable data sharing for better decision-making in urban and environmental planning.

Institutional framework

The policy proposes to create a Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Committee (GDPDC) to regulate the implementation and strategic planning of geospatial sector developments. The GDPDC to take over the functions of the National Spatial Data Committee.

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) oversees the geospatial system, with the GDPDC suggesting DST on policy implementation and development.

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PRACTICE QUESTION Q.Which of the following is/are the potential use of geospatial technologies? 1. Urban planning 2. Supply chain management 3. Disaster management 4. Mining and exploration Select the correct answer using the codes given below: A) 1, 2 and 3 only B) 2, 3 and 4 only C) 1, 3 and 4 only D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: D Explanation:  1 is correct: GIS is used by urban planners to develop infrastructure, reduce negative impacts on historic structures, and create high-accuracy base maps for urban information systems, ensuring responsible human accommodation.  2 is correct: The supply chain has evolved greatly over the last decade. Also, with the introduction of e-commerce, the process of purchasing and delivering goods and services has evolved rapidly. GIS technologies help in tracking shipments and supply chain efficiency to save money and resources for businesses. 3 is correct: GIS promotes decision-making by analyzing socioeconomic and geospatial data, allowing authorities to quickly access critical information, visualize disasters, and map hazardous zones for early mitigation efforts. 4 is correct: GIS is used in a variety of mining activities, from exploration to production and rehabilitation. It is used to collect data in the field to simplify the mapping process. It provides exploration tools for data management, display, and analysis to make the entire process more efficient and cost-effective.