The Indian government has announced plans to geotag the country's telecommunication infrastructure, including telecom towers and optical fibre cables, reported Economic Times. This initiative, set to be completed by 2027, aims to improve coordination during emergencies, disaster situations and support the development of other projects that rely on telecom infrastructure.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will work closely with other ministries and state governments to share data and facilitate this process. This move is part of India's broader vision to become a developed nation by 2047.
Geotagging will help identify the precise locations of telecom towers and optical fiber cables. The goal is to create a comprehensive digital map of telecom infrastructure locations, enhancing preparedness and response capabilities.
State-run firms like BSNL will likely be the starting point, followed by private operators.
Among the benefits of geotagging of Telecom infrastructure, during emergencies, the government can quickly assess network outages and direct assistance. Geotagging also enables efficient utilization of telecom infrastructure for various projects.
Geotagging of telecommunications infrastructure is a relatively new initiative. India is one of the countries that has announced plans to geotag its telecom infrastructure. Mexico has adopted advanced geotagging techniques in collaboration with the United States, which has led to several high-profile successes. For example, the technology was pivotal in dismantling a notorious kidnapping ring in Mexico City.
For a common man to understand what geotagging of Telecom towers would bring, lets assume an instance of kidnappers, extortionists or any mischiever who uses a phone to communicate, the device connects to nearby cell towers, which leaves a digital footprint. Modern smartphones have built-in GPS capabilities, which further enhances the accuracy of location tracking. Geotagging utilizes this data to pinpoint the location of the phone.
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