space startups: Union Budget 2025: FM allocates Rs 100 crore for geospatial mission; space startups see opportunity

The government has allocated Rs 100 crore for the National Geospatial Mission in the Union Budget, with a focus on developing foundational geospatial infrastructure and data. Space and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) startups working in the domain stand to benefit from the development.“We will start a National Geospatial Mission to develop foundational geospatial infrastructure and data. Using PM Gati Shakti, this Mission will facilitate the modernisation of land records, urban planning, and design of infrastructure projects,” the FM said on…