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Source: The post is based on the article “National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023
Why in the News?
The Ministry of Mines has launched the National Geoscience Data Repository Portal (NGDR).
What is the National Geoscience Data Repository Portal (NGDR)?
| Specifications | Details |
| What is it | It is a comprehensive online platform for accessing, sharing and analyzing geospatial information. |
| Developed by | Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Bhaskarachaya Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N) |
| Conceptualized by | Ministry of Mines (MoM) as part of the National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP) 2016. |
| Key Features | 1) Centralized Access: Provides a centralized repository of diverse geoscience datasets, including geological maps, mineral resources, seismic data and environmental information. 2) Open Access: The data on the portal is available in a public domain. |
| Significance | 1) The portal is a significant step towards democratizing critical geoscience data in India. 2) It has the potential to revolutionize mineral exploration, empower various stakeholders and drive innovation across diverse fields. |
What is the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?
What is Bhaskarachaya Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N)?
1) It is an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).
2) Purpose- To provide services and solutions in implementing map-based GeoSpatial Information Systems.
3) Main areas of focus- Satellite Communication, Geo-informatics and Geo-spatial technology.
4) Located in- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
UPSC Syllabus: Indian Economy/ Science and Technology
