India Hosts 13th Asia-Pacific Geospatial Dialogue Event

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India is hosting the UN’s 13th geospatial plenary in New Delhi, highlighting its leadership in geospatial technology and fostering global collaboration for sustainable development and data-driven economies.

India Hosts 13th Asia-Pacific Geospatial Dialogue Event

India to Host 13th UN GGIM Asia-Pacific Plenary:

  • India will host the 13th United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management (GGIM) Asia-Pacific Plenary and Regional Conference starting tomorrow.
  • The four-day event will take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, featuring participation from 90 international delegates representing 30 countries and 120 Indian experts.
  • Organized by the Survey of India, the conference highlights India’s growing prominence in the geospatial sector.

Focus on Geospatial Technologies and SDGs:

  • The conference aims to facilitate the exchange of global best practices and insights into emerging geospatial technologies.
  • Key discussions will focus on developing regional strategies to leverage geospatial information for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • It will provide a platform for participants to explore innovative geospatial solutions and their applications across sectors.

Geospatial Technology: Overview and Significance

About:

  • Geospatial technology encompasses tools for mapping and analyzing Earth’s geography and societies.
  • It includes Remote Sensing, GIS, GNSS, Survey, and 3D Modelling.

Significance:

  • Employment Generation: Potential to create over 10 lakh jobs in India, especially through geospatial start-ups.
  • Socio-Economic Development: Boosts productivity, infrastructure planning, governance, and agriculture.
  • Advantages: Supports urban development, disaster management, climate impact tracking, and food security.
  • National Development: Integral to projects like SVAMITVA, PM Gati Shakti, and JAM Trinity.

    Related Initiatives in Geospatial Technology:

  • Google Street View launched in 10 Indian cities under the National Geospatial Policy (NGP) 2021 guidelines.
  • Survey of India’s Sarthi GIS enables data visualization and analysis.
  • Survey of India Portal offers 4,000+ indexed maps with multi-level data.
  • NATMO’s Manchitran Portal provides thematic maps, e.g., cultural and economic maps.
  • Bhuvan Geo-Portal by ISRO offers geospatial data and analysis tools.
  • Association of Geospatial Industries Report highlights geospatial tech potential in water management.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times