Introducing Bhutan’s National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)
The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) is a national platform that brings together location-based information from different government agencies, making it easier to discover, access, share and use geospatial data.
NSDI is established through the collaboration between the National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS) and JICA, it was developed to strengthen the way spatial information is managed and shared in Bhutan.
The platform brings together CGI members and data-contributing agencies which creates a collaborative network for sharing and managing geospatial information across the country. It also supports the concept of a Single Source of Truth (SSOT) which help agencies work with authoritative and reliable spatial information and reducing duplication of data.
This short video provides a simple introduction to NSDI, its history, purpose, members and data contributors, as well as how the platform can be used to explore Bhutan’s geospatial information.
Watch the video to learn how shared maps and data can support better planning, informed decisions and improved public services.