Geographic information is today being extensively used in decision making processes because it has become a fundamental element to provide better understanding about one's surroundings. Sustainable development relies on the control,of the consequences of public decisions regarding natural resources, people and the involved interrelationships. More importantly, geographic information is a tool of democracy, which must be used in public debate as it enables visualization of the impact of planning decisions on society and to explain the rationale behind a particular decision. Today, most of the countries are set to exploit the potential of mapping technology. The present paper provides a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the Indian geographic information situation using the international scenario as a backdrop. [References: 20]
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