2 minute read
Fig. 16: Bhukosh Portal
Use of Geospatial Technologies
GPS-aided mobile field devices are used to assist field officers and are introduced for the first time as part of GSI’s ambitious project. The OGC-compliant Bhukosh web portal (https://bhukosh.gsi.gov.in/Bhukosh/Public) acts as the central hub for the entire geo-scientific thematic vector GIS data spectrum available to the public and registered users for download. A total of 99,808 geospatial maps and 1229 geophysical datasets have been downloaded by registered users to date using the portal, which acts as a client for spatial data infrastructure (SDI) services.
It consists of 147 geospatial layers and 12,966,926 features along with 5597 geophysical datasets (Ground, airborne and marine) and proves immensely useful to find, view, and query geospatial data published with standard SDI Web services and to integrate multiple sources into a single map view that can be easily navigated. The Bhukosh geoportal offers different geospatial data themes of map services, including base map, geology, geochemistry, ground geophysics, geomorphology, landslide, seismotectonic, marine, and airborne geophysics, to name a few.
Fig. 16: Bhukosh Portal
Results
OCBIS Portal is used by registered users from all over the country. Current data download from external users of Bhukosh Geo-Portal has increased multi-fold over the years. OCBIS is conceptualized and designed to bring transformation into the functioning of GSI. It has introduced IT-enabled holistic business activity management of the organization – at the core of which lies the management of geo-information. With state-ofart hardware and software infrastructure, web-enabled applications and data sharing services, OCBIS has enhanced the capacity of GSI to leave a firm footprint as the national geoscience organization of the country.
Contact Information
Name of Contact Person: Designation: Organization Name: Email: Telephone: R. Balaji
Director Geological Survey of India r.balaji@gsi.gov.in +91 9490944504
Alignment with the IGIF Strategic Pathways
S.no IGIF Strategic pathway Description and Remarks
SP4 Data The OCBIS platform assists in the management of GSI’s custodian data. It highlights the advancements it made in data delivery mechanisms using an upgraded system. The system plays a major role in data acquisition, monitoring, execution, and management.
SP6 Standards GSI’s Bhukosh spatial data portal is maintained on OGC Standards and is configured over a web application server published with standard SDI Web services that reflect technical and data interoperability.
SP7 Partnerships
SP9 Communication and Engagement GSI has strong partnerships and collaborations with state government departments and research organizations, and private sector companies for knowledge and data sharing. GSI has strong stakeholder identification along with engagement strategies, planning and execution. The portal is a one-stop shop for GSI information. Therefore, has an overall engagement with the beneficiaries of the geological and mining sector.
