Geospatial Policy in India: Impact, Opportunities and Challenges in Education

Geospatial technology holds immense potential for transforming the overall business and educational sector in India. Recently, a National Geospatial Policy was framed and adapted in India. Although, policy claims to foster plethora of opportunities. However, there are few challenges hindering the effective implementation of geospatial policy in various business sector as well as in education field. This paper presents overview of National Geospatial Policy of India with various provisions to upboost business, research, and education in India. Also, the impact, opportunities, and challenges for adaptation of this policy with respect to education are addressed.