Governance Framework
Entities & Responsibilities
| Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Committe (GDPDC), Survey of India (SoI) & Department of Science and technology (DST) | Overall planning, coordination, and monitoring |
| Geospatial Data-providers | Primarily government agencies responsible for providing foundational geospatial data. |
| Technology Partner | The Centre for Data for Public Good (CDPG) at IISc Bengaluru will develop the Integrated Geospatial Data Sharing Interface (GDI) which are critical for data integration and access. |
| Industry Partners & Startups | Industry partners like ITC, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Allianz, SBI General Insurance, TMI Group; and startups like DeHaat, SatSure, Cropin, Delhivery, LCB Fertilisers, HandsOn will utilise the Integrated Geospatial Data Sharing Interface (GDI) and solve their problem statement and develop usecases for the specific sector they are working on. |
| SoI’s Regional Geospatial Directorates | In each of the five states, GDs are responsible for strategic planning, coordination, and implementation at the state level. |
| Geospatial Innovation Accelerators (GIA) | IIT Tirupati’s Navavishkar i-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF) will be the nodal agency for coordinating with and supporting the other GIAs. It will do so under the guidance of GDPDC (as the overall apex body), DST (it’s NGP Division being responsible for ‘innovation’), DST's GIC (Geospatial Innovation Cell) and NIGST SoI. It shall act as the core hub for this activity. One TBI/TIH in each state will be responsible for nurturing and supporting startups/ industries working on solutions, leveraging corporate partnerships, and working closely with SoI’s Regional Geospatial Directorates. These "TBI/TIH’s" shall act as the nodes of the main hub, i.e., IIT Tirupati’s Navavishkar i-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF). |
| Geospatial Innovation Hub (GIH) | Centre of Excellence for Geospatial Innovation & Research in Hyderabad. The GIH will also provide a big thrust and initial momentum for the plan to create a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Geospatial Innovation & Research (per MoU dated November 28, 2023, signed between NGP-DST, NIGST-SoI and IITTNiF), in Hyderabad. The CoE aims to become a nucleus for supporting and encouraging innovative geospatial technology-based startups and industries. It would do so through a focus on developing technologies, building capacities, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and facilitating national and international collaborations. |
State Geospatial Directorates
Survey of India has Geospatial Directorates in majority of the states. These State GDs will become the pivotal agencies for local coordination and leverage their technical expertise.
Roles & Responsibilities
Coordination and Planning:
- Develop and execute state-level operational plans in alignment with the objectives of Operation Dronagiri.
- Collaborate with central and state government agencies to identify possible data resources.
- Coordinate with local authorities for the smooth execution.
Data Collection and Management:
- Data collection across various regions within the state.
- Ensure the accuracy and quality of the geospatial data collected.
- Manage the storage, processing, and dissemination of geospatial data as required.
Technical Support and Capacity Building:
- Provide technical support and training to field teams involved in Operation Dronagiri.
- Build capacity within state agencies to utilize and interpret geospatial data for various applications.
Quality Assurance:
- Implement quality control measures to ensure the integrity and reliability of the geospatial data.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engage with various stakeholders, including government departments, private sector, academia, and local communities, to promote the use of geospatial data.
- Facilitate the integration of geospatial data into state-level planning and decision-making processes.
Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare regular reports on the progress and outcomes of Operation Dronagiri within the state.
- Document best practices, challenges, and lessons learned to inform future initiatives.
KPIs – To ensure successful implementation of OD in all locations.
Reporting Structure : Reports to SGO, SoI.