India s new mapping policy can be a game-changer
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An industry estimate quoted by officers of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) says businesses in the sector are now valued at about Rs 30,000 crore and could touch Rs 1 lakh crore by 2029. A large chunk of newer business will emanate from mining and real estate, which surveyors and mapmakers have so far ducked because of the hassles in securing approval.
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Since the laws around mapmaking in India were ambiguous and as Katragadda was the face of the launch, there was a small chance, the lawyer told him, that he might end up in jail. “The counsel said if that happened, she would get me out in four days.
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Mahindra wrote in his post, “Glacier burst is a phrase I was unfamiliar with but which, unfortunately, I think we all will get overly familiar with." A glacier broke off in the Tapovan-Reni area of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, leading to massive flooding in the Alaknanda river system that swept away anything stood in the way.
Budget 2021: What will farmers get?
Union Budget 2021: It is anticipated that the government may roll out its ambitious DBT for fertiliser, offering direct subsidy transfer into the accounts of farmers. Timely release of the additional allocation for the fertiliser will enable clearance of the subsidy backlog
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Budget 2021: According to the rating agency ICRA, the government could allocate funds towards the agricultural chain to improve productivity and reduce post-harvest losses
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Weather News and Analysis
MD Skymet, Jatin Singh: Unseasonal rainfall over Central and Eastern parts during the week, Kolkata to have its first rainy winter spell February 1, 2021 11:00 AM | Skymet Weather Team
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