Pragya Pant
I am Pragya Pant a Geomatics Engineer from Nepal, currently working as a Teaching Assistant at Kathmandu University. I am an advanced OpenStreetMap (OSM) mapper who started as a beginner mapper in 2020. My experience in mapping remotely and on the field has guided me to shape my identity as a mapper. I find joy in contributing to OSM and inspiring women around me. I am privileged to be part of the She Leads She Inspires program, HOT Data Quality Internship, OSM Guru, and now SotM 2024 travel grantee, and I am excited about the upcoming opportunities.
Pragya Pant, Rabina Poudyal
Session
OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a collaborative mapping platform with provides open and easy access to its users. It has diverse usability including the general public to governmental and non-governmental organizations. This abstract presents the usage of OSM in general and in the context of Nepal. OSM is used by the local community, the government sector and NGOs, tourism, classrooms, and various projects contributing to the development and gender equality making it a versatile data source. OSM gives a sense of empowerment and responsibility to individuals and contributes to fostering resilience and sustainable development.