Round-the-clock ocean monitoring is imperative to identifying and warning against emergency scenarios. How does INCOIS deliver this and using what technologies? INCOIS has set up an extensive network of ocean observing systems that transmits data in real time. This is subsequently used to provide ocean information and advisory services against disaster events like tsunamis, storm surges, etc. …
Read MoreNDRF plans on conducting mock trials across all 700+ districts in the country to prepare all stakeholders in the face of disasters. What key focus areas for these trials and what types of disasters are to be covered? NDRF in the capacity of lead agency in the field of specialized disaster response is also committed …
Read More“The Geospatial Guidelines Issued in February 2021 were announced at an opportune time, facilitating multiple industry engagements there on. Drone rules have also seen a revamp. these policy changes do have a bearing on the execution of this scheme, besides opening more opportunities for contribution by the Indian Geospatial industry.” This interview was originally published …
Read More“Data modelling (BIM) and Spatial Data (GIS) are two sides of the same coin… Integration of BIM and GIS, AI/ML and other technologies open up the possibility of robotic construction with minimal manual intervention.” This interview was originally published in AGI’s Sep-Oct 2021 Newsletter Edition on the theme of BIM+GIS. To download the full newsletter, …
Read More“As with every other industry or sector, Agriculture too is poised to go fully digital…Together, we should build scalable solutions through which farmers’ lives are made better.” This interview was originally published in AGI’s Jul-Aug 2021 Newsletter Edition on the theme of Agriculture and Fisheries. To download the full newsletter, click here. The Digital Agriculture Mission …
Read More“With their inherent ability to cover large geographical spaces and the ability to view and understand large extents of the open ocean, Geospatial Technologies are unavoidable in the role of decision-making…Location information will play a crucial role in policy-related matters as well as for traceability.” This interview was originally published in AGI’s Jul-Aug 2021 Newsletter …
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