United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC)

Context:

• The Global Geospatial Information Community was sensitized about the second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) to be organized by India in October next year.
• It would show a glimpse of India’s evolving geospatial ecosystem.
• India has liberalized geospatial policy and it strengthen the geospatial ecosystem.
• Under the “SVAMITA” scheme rural population is empowered, as digital certificate of landholding is being given to rural landowners.

About United Nation Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM):

• It is an initiative of the United Nations to foster the global development geospatial information.
• UN-GGIM organizes the United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) every four years with the objectives of enhancing international collaboration among the Member States and relevant stakeholders in Geospatial information management and capacities.
• The first UNWGIC was organized by China in October 2018.
• The UNGGIM has entrusted the responsibility of organizing the second UNWGIC to India during October 2022.
• India will organize the event as a part of the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (Celebration of 75 years of Indian Independence)".

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