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In the context of space technology, what is Bhuvan, recently in the news ?

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Bhuvan is ISRO’s national geoportal for Earth observation data that provides 2D and 3D visualisation of India along with thematic maps for applications like disaster management, agriculture, water resources and land use. The platform was developed by ISRO/NRSC and launched in 2009, specifically tailored to view India with high-resolution imagery and tools for measurement, layering and data download [1]. The official Bhuvan site and its 2D/3D viewers document these capabilities and offer user tools, open-data archives and application sectors for governance and resource management [3]. Bhuvan uses imagery from Indian remote-sensing missions (e.g., Cartosat) to present terrain, land cover and other geospatial information for planning and decision-making [4].

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  1. [1] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 11: Irrigation in India > neg<sup>+</sup> BHUVAN APP > p. 371
  2. [2] https://bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in/home/index.php
  3. [3] https://bhuvan-app1.nrsc.gov.in/globe/3d.php
  4. [4] Science ,Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 11: Keeping Time with the Skies > Our scientific heritage > p. 185
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