June 07, 2022 (Tuesday), New Delhi: In what can be called a massive step toward liberalization of the Geospatial industry in India, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) launched the Self Certification Portal today for the Geospatial industry. The Government of India, under the aegis of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been taking concrete steps …
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2022 (Tuesday), New Delhi: The Government of India under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been vocal about facilitating ease of doing business and entrepreneurship to boost the economy, with special focus on data and technology-led development. On February 15, 2021, the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India launched …
Read MoreHon’ble Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget 2022-23 speech declared that India would report an economic growth of 9.5%, which would be the highest among all economies. This year’s budget is laying foundation for the beginning of 25 years to India’s 100 years of Independence in 2047, termed as Amritkaal. Goals during Amritkaal include: …
Read MoreNew Delhi: AGI member Esri India recently announced GeoInnovation 2022 – an acceleration programme for startupreneurs. The country’s leading Geographic Information System (GIS) software and solutions provider is partnering with AGNIi (Invest India) for this initiative. The GeoInnovation programme aims at helping startups leverage Geospatial technology for their unique business models in the new geo-enabled …
Read MoreNew Delhi: As a big boost for the Geospatial industry, the initial public offering of CE Info Systems, which runs AGI member company MapmyIndia was subscribed 154.71 times on the third day of subscription on December 13, besides trading at a premium of INR 1050 in the grey market, according to IPO Watch data. MapmyIndia …
Read MoreNew Delhi: AGI Member Genesys International launched its pan India 3D Maps Program to make the Digital Twin of entire Urban India. The launch program was inaugurated by Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, Government of India, and was graced by the presence of several leaders and members of the Indian Geospatial industry. The program …
Read MoreNew Delhi: AGI member and GIS software and solutions provider, Esri India has published an open repository of digital datasets on India’s administrative boundaries spanning Country, States, Districts, Sub-districts, Villages/ Towns (6.5+ lakh), Census Demographics (300+ variables), and Parliamentary & Legislative assembly constituency boundaries. Having published more than 250 ready-to-use services, apps and maps for …
Read MoreAugust 25, 2021, New Delhi: India’s national survey and mapping organization – Survey of India (SOI) and the country’s Geospatial Industry body – Association of Geospatial Industries (AGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Geospatial Skill Development in the country. Under this MoU, Survey of India and AGI with its member companies will provide …
Read MoreAugust 24, 2021, New Delhi: Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology, MoS Ministry of Earth Sciences, MoS for Prime Minister’s Office; MoS (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; and Department of Space, highlighted today that Remote …
Read MoreWith the launch of the National Monetisation Pipeline, announced by Union Finance Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, the Geospatial Industry is up for new challenges and ventures ahead. As the Government plans on monetising the country’s public assets to drive investments for new infrastructure creation, Geospatial technologies are set to have a key role to play. …
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