An event titled Cartography-Expanding Horizons, organized by Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA) in collaboration with Survey of India allowed the Indian president, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, to expain that the "Cartographic community has a key role to play in national development and expressed hope that the community will provide value added services to all national missions." He also outlined a six point plan to be achieved by 2020 that cartographers should address.

Indian Press Information Bureau Press Release

He also suggested a law " to govern the use of outer space and regulate the use of data acquired from remote sensing satellites, particularly of sensitive installations." Recall that India is not too pleased with Google Earth's coverage of the country. The president suggested that those who break such a law would be subject to prosecution. The press release, interestingly, didn't really cover this topic.

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