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Tannounced “sweeping there would be complete dereg- cent of students of Class IX, 65 changes” to the country’s map- ulation with no prior approvals, per cent of Class X, 48 per cent ffices where even a large ping policy, specifically for a one lakh crore rupees geo- security clearances, licences, of Class XI, and 67 per cent of Onumber of Covid-19 cases Indian companies, to enable spatial economy. Today’s etc, for acquisition and pro- Class XII are back to schools to are reported on the premises them to create substantial announcement heralds unlock- duction of geospatial data and attend face to face classes. can now resume work follow- advances in mapping and ulti- ing of geo-mapping from geospatial data services includ- The data has been com- ing proper disinfection without mately empowering small busi- restrictive use to wider use in ing maps,” he announced. piled from all Kendriya closing or sealing the area, as nesses that “will lead to a one the interest of nation building Vardhan pointed out that Vidyalayas (KVs) across India. established by the schools in up from October onward in a per a fresh set of guidelines lakh crore rupees geo-spatial and creating an Atmanirbhar all geospatial data produced The Ministry of Education case of any apprehension. phased manner, the attendance (SOPs) to contain the spread of economy”. Bharat,” said Singh. using public funds, except clas- (MoE) believes these figures are Students are being permitted to of both the teachers and stu- Covid-19 in offices issued by Commenting on the map- Vardhan said, “The next sified geospatial data collected dynamic and trends indicate a attend classes with the prior dents was minimal. But things the Union Health Ministry. ping reforms, Prime Minister generation of technologies will by security/law enforcement consistent increase every day. consent of their guardians,” started improving when Covid “If a larger number of cases common places as far as feasi- Narendra Modi said the use hyper-resolution maps. agencies, will be made accessi- “Face-to-face classes for said a Kendriya Vidyalaya cases began to decline across are reported at the workplace, ble, and use face covers or reforms will unlock “tremen- Availability of comprehensive, ble for scientific, economic Classes 1 to VIII have also been Sangathan (KVS) official. the country. the whole block or building masks at all times. dous opportunities” for our highly accurate, granular and and developmental purposes to started in some KVs where An Education Ministry The full strength of the should be disinfected before “They must be worn prop- country’s start-ups.” constantly updated represen- all Indian Entities and without State Governments have per- official said the SOPs issued by boarding chain of Jawahar work is resumed,” the Ministry erly to cover the nose and the “India’s farmers will also be tation of geospatial data will any restrictions on their use. mitted to open schools for the State and Central Navodaya Vidyalaya has been said. mouth. Touching the front benefited by leveraging the significantly benefit diverse Government agencies and junior grades,” said a senior Governments are being fol- allowed, given the annual Officers and staff residing portion of the mask or face potential of geo-spatial and sectors of the economy and will others need to collaborate and MoE official. When in school, lowed completely in view of the exams schedules beginning the in containment zones should cover to be avoided,” the remote sensing data. significantly boost innovation work towards openlinked the wearing of masks have pandemic. third week of February. The inform the same to their super- Ministry said. Democratising data will enable in the country and greatly geospatial data. been made compulsory for “All KVs have been clearly annual board examinations of visory officer and not attend It also underlined practis- the rise of new technologies & enhance the preparedness of “Stakeholders benefitted students, teachers and staff, advised to follow staggered Class X and XII are already office till the containment zone ing frequent hand washing platforms that will drive effi- the country for emergency will include practically every besides following a strict hand timings for the students of scheduled for May-June 2021 is denotified. Such staff should with soap for at least 40 to 60 ciencies in agriculture and response.” segment of society, from indus- hygiene routine, and sitting six various classes and ensure ade- and most likely these will be be permitted to work from seconds, even when hands are allied sectors,” he said. The availability of data and try to academia to government feet apart in classrooms. quate safety measures, includ- conducted by all the means in home, it said. not visibly dirty, and use of Union Science & modern mapping technologies departments,” he emphasised. Similarly, during this ing maintenance of proper offline mode. Offices in containment alcohol-based hand sanitiser Technology Minister Dr Harsh to Indian companies is also This is a transformative month end the Centre and physical distancing in the class- The Government schools zones shall remain closed for at least 20 seconds wherev- Vardhan held a joint Press con- crucial for achieving the vision reform, the Minister added. State Governments across the rooms. However, for students run by Delhi Government have except for medical and essen- er feasible. ference with Union Minister of Atmanirbhar Bharat and a Speaking on the occasion, country have received numbers who are not attending school, started full normal days while tial services and only those out- Meetings, as far as possible, for Space and Atomic Energy five trillion-dollar economy, Singh said the Centre has taken of consent from other chain of the provision of online classes private and public schools are side will be allowed to open up, should be done through video Jitendra Singh to unveil the he said. a historic decision to com- schools, (private and public) to is also there. Students are also scheduled to open to maxi- the SOPs said, adding that conferencing and large physi- mapping policy reforms. “With the advent of pub- pletely deregulate Geospatial bring back the students to the in touch with their teachers mum strength in consultation only asymptomatic staff or vis- cal gatherings continue to “By liberalising the geo- licly available geospatial ser- Map-making and unshackle classroom benches. through various digital plat- with their respective Parent itors shall be allowed entry, remain prohibited, the SOPs spatial guidelines, the vices, a lot of geospatial data the Geospatial sector in India “Regular contact with par- forms,” explained the official. Teachers Associations. individuals must maintain a stated. 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Medicine Practice Guidelines, Mumbai Police and the based instant messaging firm’s such a law is passed by “The privacy policy which year, an HC Bench of Justices Reacting to the High 2020.