National Geospatial Mission: Mapping the Future of India

Ans: The National Geospatial Agency is responsible for creating, maintaining, and providing access to geospatial data to support national development, infrastructure, and decision-making.

Ans: As per the latest updates, the national geospatial mission budget is estimated to be around INR 1,200 crore, aimed at strengthening India’s geospatial infrastructure and capabilities.

Ans: The National Geospatial Mission is a government-led initiative to develop and integrate high-quality geospatial data across sectors, supporting digital governance and infrastructure planning, especially under PM Gati Shakti.

Ans: Geospatial data refers to information that is linked to specific locations on Earth, such as maps, satellite imagery, or coordinates used for planning and analysis.

Ans: GPS provides real-time location data using satellites, while GIS is a system used to store, analyse, and visualise geospatial data for decision-making and mapping.