United Nations has cited efforts by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to leverage its geospatial tools in assisting the central and state governments towards containing the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting sustainable development projects in the country.The UN report ‘Geospatial Practices for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific 2020’ cites the role being played by 'BHUVAN', the national geo-portal developed and hosted by ISRO comprising of geo spatial data, services and tools for analysis, in combating COVID-19.“The Government of India and its state governments have taken several steps to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.