News Excerpt:
The National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal has been launched, as a part of the National Mineral Exploration Policy, 2016.
About National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal:
- Objective: It aims to host all baseline and exploration-related geoscientific data in a single GIS platform.
- The portal incorporates 35 map services, including geological, geochemical, and geophysical data layers, enabling users to view, download, and interpret data.
- The initiative is led by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Bhaskarachaya Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N).
- The Ministry of Mines conceptualized the creation of NGDR as part of the NMEP 2016.
Key Features of the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal:
- Centralized Access: Provides a centralized repository of diverse geoscience datasets, including geological maps, mineral resources, seismic data, and environmental information.
- User-Friendly Interface: An intuitive interface designed to cater to a wide range of users, enabling seamless navigation and exploration of data.
- MERT template: The Mineral Exploration Reporting Template facilitates all the geoscientific stakeholders to submit their data in the NGDR portal in a standard reporting template.
- Analytical Tools: Equipped with state-of-the-art analytical tools to interpret and extract valuable insights from complex geospatial data.
- Open Access: Encourages transparency and knowledge sharing by offering open access to a wealth of geoscience information.
Significance:
- The platform democratizes critical geoscience data, providing unprecedented access to resources for stakeholders across industries and academia.
- It will further increase the investment attractiveness in India's mining sector.
- India is now in the league of other mineral-rich countries where the accessibility of geoscientific data plays a vital role in fostering their mineral exploration programmes.
