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4.9.1 In-house subsurface studies: has decided to upgrade present NDR to Next
Generation cloud based National data repository.
First time initiatives have been taken to form Next generation National Data Repository 2.0
a core report repository at NDR. During FY (NDR 2.0) aims to substantially improve the
2024–25, a total of 1,785 wells were studied with data accessibility (downloading), data reporting,
the objective of compiling their core reports. submission (uploading) and enhance storage
Among these, core data was found to have been (for all E&P data types including seismic field
acquired for 879 wells. Of these 879 wells, core- data) and create a cloud-enabled database
related data, including petrophysical reports for platform. To fulfil this objective DGH has engaged
111 wells, are now available at the NDR. project management consultant, Digital India
4.9.1 Promoting E&P research in Indian Corporation (DIC), a company under Ministry of
academic institute/university: Electronics and Information Technology.
As per NDR Policy, students of recognised 4.10.1 Salient features of NDR 2.0:
universities and research institutes are eligible to i. Cloud based Primary Data Centre (PDC) and
obtain data up to 50 Sq. km of area free of charge Disaster Recovery (DR) solution on Meity
for E&P related research & development purpose. empanelled IT Cloud.
In this financial year, students of IIT Kharagpur,
IIT Bombay, IIT ISM, and Kurukshetra University ii. Enhanced disk storage based sub-system
received data free of charge for research work. to facilitate efficient raw and raw/Pre-Stack
data management and delivery.
4.10 National Data Repository 2.0
iii. New look GIS-based portal with dashboard
The NDR has been operational since June 2017, having extended search capabilities and
so far successfully meeting the demands of all enhanced user experience on data preview,
of its stakeholders such as investors, operators, improved data searching, data visualization
service-providers, R&D institutes, academia, and quick-look analysis with custom
and government institutions. However, with the settings.
rapid transformation of digital technology and
the emergence of cloud technology, along with iv. Secured Self-service data loading with
advancements in E&P data management, DGH automated data QC/ validation and