WHY IN NEWS?

• NITI Aayog has launched the Geospatial Energy Map of India which will provide a holistic picture of all energy resources of the country.
• The map has been developed by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Energy Ministries of the Government of India.
• The map will help to identify and locate all primary and secondary sources of energy and their transportation/transmission networks to provide a comprehensive view of energy production and distribution in a country, which would further help in planning and making investment decisions.