Hi folks,
I'm new here, I saw what you guys were doing(via @thej) and wanted to help 
in whatever way I can.

I made the site a little prettier, and a simple logo 
- http://karthikb351.github.io/savethemap.in/

I think this is still early days, but I have a few thoughts on how we 
should approach this if want to drum up support from the public. I think a 
simplified version of the bill with the implications for various 
stakeholders would be a good start. An open letter/response only makes 
sense if the public understands what the bill is about and how it matters 
to them.

@thej, @geohacker - Filed a PR 
- https://github.com/datameet/savethemap.in/pull/3

Best,

Karthik Balakrishnan


On Friday, 6 May 2016 17:03:19 UTC+5:30, Vaishnavi Jayakumar wrote:
>
>
> Thejesh,
>
> I think DocumentCloud is fantastic.
>
> Have enviously seen it used with great effect to annotate the disability 
> bill. 
>
> If we have access to all its features we can build a solid case. While at 
> the same time allowing free speech type commenting that no one can crib 
> about.
>
> Hackpad for non tech / programming types sounds a little intimidating, 
> starting with its name!
> On May 6, 2016 10:26 AM, "Thejesh GN" <[email protected] <javascript:>> 
> wrote:
>
>> @all
>> 1. I have the document to document cloud, so its easy to comment, embed 
>> etc
>>
>> https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/2824467-Request-for-comments-suggestions-on-draft-The.html
>>
>> 2. should we have a hackpad ? for listing startups and orgs?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>  
>>
>> Thej
>> --
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>> On 6 May 2016 at 10:12, Nisha Thompson <[email protected] <javascript:>> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> @Praachi
>>> Can you give the policy a once over and provide a legal summary of its 
>>> implications?
>>>
>>> I'll try to find out if anyone was in the consultation.
>>>
>>> Nisha
>>>
>>> On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 10:09 AM, Nisha Thompson <[email protected] 
>>> <javascript:>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> We can't just respond. We need to build a coalition of partners and 
>>>> businesses who are opposed. 
>>>>
>>>> We need to also write opeds and editorials on why this is a bad policy 
>>>> for India and for economic growth.
>>>>
>>>> Can we get a list together of businesses and organizations that use GIS 
>>>> and build awareness on why this is a bad policy?
>>>>
>>>> I think a small working group is important, let's organize this on here.
>>>>
>>>> Nisha
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 9:41 AM, Praachi Misra <[email protected] 
>>>> <javascript:>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Was anybody part of the consultation for this Bill? Any communication 
>>>>> with NIC regarding this?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 11:06:40 PM UTC+5:30, Dilip Damle wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> HI, 
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I was shocked to see this news today. 
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.businessinsider.in/PoK-and-Arunachal-as-disputed-territories/articleshow/52129850.cms
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A part from the news 
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "To add to this, the Geospatial Information Regulation Bill would 
>>>>>> soon be brought to tables, and any person or institution acquiring and 
>>>>>> disseminating any geospatial imagery or data of any part of India 
>>>>>> through 
>>>>>> space or aerial platforms will be required to first seek permission and 
>>>>>> license from a government authority." 
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A so  a large part of what we are doing here will become Illegal
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rgards 
>>>>>> Dilip Damle
>>>>>>
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