In a significant milestone for India’s mineral mining sector, Minister for Mines Pralhad Joshi launched the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) portal on Tuesday. The NGDR portal, spearheaded by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N), is set to revolutionize the accessibility of geospatial data across the country.

With the unveiling of the NGDR portal, India joins the ranks of advanced mineral-rich nations like the United States, Australia, and Canada. This comprehensive online platform will provide a central repository for geospatial data covering the entire nation, paving the way for enhanced mineral exploration and research opportunities.

“The launch of the portal puts India in the league of nations like the US, Australia, and Canada, that are advanced in their mineral mining journey. I invite the industry and researchers to make the most of this data,” remarked Minister Pralhad Joshi during the NGDR portal’s inauguration.

The NGDR portal’s primary objective is to democratize critical geoscience data, making it readily accessible to the public. This move aims to encourage both industry and academia to harness this valuable resource for mineral exploration projects, aligning with India’s goal of achieving self-reliance in its mineral resources.

Mines Secretary VL Kantha Rao emphasized the portal’s significance, revealing that it offers detailed geospatial data for approximately 20 lakh square kilometers out of the country’s total 32 lakh square kilometers. Moreover, it includes offshore exploration data for nearly 20 lakh square kilometers, presenting a wealth of opportunities for prospective projects.

Rao stated, “The data will be useful to private agencies for preparing preliminary studies for exploration projects. I want to invite industry partners and researchers to make use of this data and undertake exploration projects which we can fund as well through NMET (National Mineral Exploration Trust).”

The NGDR portal represents the culmination of years of dedicated work and is poised to facilitate the growth and sustainability of India’s mineral mining sector. It is expected to play a pivotal role in promoting mineral exploration, research, and development across the nation, marking a significant step towards mineral self-sufficiency.

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