In News: NITI Aayog in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) Energy Map of India with the support of Energy Ministries of Government of India.
Provides a holistic picture of all energy resources of the country which enables visualisation of energy installations through 27 thematic layers
Attempts to identify and locate all primary and secondary sources of energy and their transportation/transmission networks to provide a comprehensive view of energy production and distribution in a country
A unique effort aimed at integrating energy data scattered across multiple organizations and to present it in a consolidated, visually appealing graphical manner
Leverages latest advancements in web-GIS technology and open-source software to make it interactive and user friendly.
Will be useful in planning and making investment decisions.
Will also aid in disaster management using available energy assets.
