Geospatial Technology Will Be Consolidated

Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has said that now geospatial technology is not just limited to mapping but has excelled across different genres like defence and logistics.

He was addressing a workshop on government-industry synergy for geospatial transformation in New Delhi today. Dr Singh expressed confidence for the widespread growth of Geospatial Technology with the inclusion of new startups and entrepreneurs.

The workshop was attended by S. K. Sinha, Surveyor General of India; Shri Srikant Sastri, Chairman, Geospatial Data Promotion & Development Committee (GDPDC); and Prof. Umesh V. Waghmare, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST).(UPDATED ON 30TH OCTOBER 2026)