Dr. Jitendra Singh urges Government departments to collaborate with the Survey of India to generate economic growth, emphasizing the potential of geospatial artificial intelligence and satellite-based mapping.
In a keynote address at a workshop organized by the Survey of India under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, highlighted the importance of geospatial capabilities in India's future economic growth. The Minister participated in a roundtable discussion with senior government officials and industry leaders to discuss opportunities, challenges, and perspectives for advancing the geospatial sector.
During the keynote address, Dr. Singh spoke about the transformation of the Survey of India from an organization focused on traditional surveying to one adapting to satellite-based mapping, drones, and computer-based technologies. He encouraged Government departments to identify areas in which they could work with the Survey of India to generate economic growth.
The Minister also emphasized the potential of geospatial artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for improving speed and precision of work across various sectors. The National Geospatial Policy 2022 provides an open framework that accommodates emerging technologies such as geospatial AI.
In addition, Dr. Singh urged Government departments to simplify procedures, remove unnecessary regulations, and encourage innovation to create a more business-friendly environment. He also highlighted successful models in sectors like space and biotechnology as examples of collaboration between government and private sector that can be replicated for accelerated growth.
Prof. Umesh V. Waghmare, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, spoke about the potential of geospatial infrastructure to organize information on national resources and support their optimal use during the energy transition. He noted that the National Geospatial Policy 2022 recognizes DST as the nodal agency for the geospatial domain and provides a liberal environment for data generation, accessibility, and usage.
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