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# Collective Petition Urging Immediate Implementation of Open Data Policy in Kerala
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title: "Collective Petition Urging Immediate Implementation of Open Data Policy in Kerala"
date: 2023-11-14T
description: "This is the letter to Kerala Government, on Implementation of Open Data Policy"
author: osmkerala
authors: ["osmkerala"]
tags: ["Open Data Policy", "Statement"]
layout: ../layouts/BlogPostLayout.astro
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> This is the letter to Kerala Goverment, on Implementation of Open Data Policy ([Kerala's draft IT Policy 2023](https://web.archive.org/web/20231114165712/https://itpolicy.startupmission.in/it-policy.pdf)) on behalf of the OpenStreetMap Kerala Community, dated 10 November 2023
[![](https://kerala.openstreetmap.in/osm_logo/[email protected])](https://kerala.openstreetmap.in/)

## What is Opendata ?

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Dear Sir/Madam,

We, the undersigned members of the OpenStreetMap (OSM) Kerala community, collectively address this petition to express our deep concerns about the prolonged delay in implementing the Open Data Policy in Kerala. As a community dedicated to mapping initiatives, we have consistently encountered reluctance from government officers to share crucial data during our interactions with various government departments. Our primary objective is to leverage public funds to create open data that can be used for the collective benefit of society.

Media reports on October 16, 2018, indicated the imminent implementation of the Kerala Open Data Policy. However, progress has been slower than expected. This delay has adversely affected our ability to contribute effectively to open data initiatives, hindering our preparedness for significant events such as the 2017 Okhi cyclone, the 2018 floods, recurring floods in 2019, and the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic from 2020 to 2022.

![def37b17-9e58-40b2-a9eb-f4482d1b2599](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/BJaIe4JET.jpg)
![News about implementation of Open Data Policy](../assets/news-open-data-policy-to-come-in-kerala.jpeg)

The maps created by OSM Kerala community members have played a crucial role during these crises, aiding in efficient response and management. Open data is a powerful tool for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Timely access to accurate and comprehensive data enables us to make informed decisions, coordinate relief efforts, and enhance overall community resilience.

It is disconcerting to note that the current draft of the policy initially included a chapter on open data, a critical component for the socio-economic development of the region. Unfortunately, this chapter was later removed, creating a void in the policy framework. We believe that the inclusion of a dedicated chapter on open data is essential to providing a clear and comprehensive roadmap for its implementation.

![Screenshot from 2023-11-14 22-34-40](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/HJ7yqXbEp.png)
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![Draft IT Policy Reference to Open Data Policy](../assets/draft-it-policy-2023-reference-to-open-data-policy.png)
![Draft IT Policy Contents](../assets/draft-it-policy-2023-contents.png)


We believe that the implementation of the Open Data Policy in Kerala, aligned with the IT Poli**cy 2023, is crucial for the following reasons:
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Sincerely,
OSM Kerala

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