Mapping India’s Future with
Operation Dronagiri
Empowering India’s future with geospatial data, innovation, and collaboration. A national initiative transforming ideas into impactful geospatial solutions.
About Dronagiri
What is Operation Dronagiri?
Operation Dronagiri is a flagship initiative launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, under the National Geospatial Policy 2022.
The project aims to demonstrate how geospatial data and technologies can transform governance, empower citizens, and drive sustainable growth across key sectors such as Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Infrastructure.
Our Vision
To build a digitally empowered and geospatially intelligent India.
Our Mission
To apply geospatial data and innovation to improve governance, empower communities, and enhance national planning efficiency.
Agriculture
Empowering farmers with satellite-based insights on soil, crops, and weather to increase productivity and sustainability.
Livelihood & Skilling
Using geospatial mapping to identify job opportunities, skill gaps, and community development areas.
Infrastructure & Transport
Supporting smarter planning and infrastructure development through real-time spatial data.
Progress at a Glance
Pilot States
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Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Haryana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
Startup Applications
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From innovators across India
Institutional Partners
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Including IITs, IIMs, and State Governments
Key Sectors
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Infrastructure
Pilot Projects
Innovation on the Ground
Each pilot project under Operation Dronagiri demonstrates how geospatial technology is solving real-world challenges — from precision agriculture to infrastructure mapping.
Startup Challenge
Empowering Innovators
Operation Dronagiri invites startups, research institutions, and innovators to build geospatial-driven solutions for national development.
Selected startups get access to mentorship, pilot support, and government collaboration opportunities.
Partners & Collaborators
Together for a Geospatial India
Operation Dronagiri is a collective effort led by the Department of Science & Technology, in collaboration with IITs, IIMs, State Governments, and Geospatial Innovation Accelerators (GIAs).
News & Updates
