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15 DEC 2024

Geospatial data now to help boost agri, transport in Kashi

The Times of India

Varanasi: A kick-off meeting of Operation Dronagiri, an initiative aimed at transforming agriculture and transport through geospatial data solutions, concluded here on Saturday. The event, chaired by chairman of the Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Council (GDPDC) Srikant Sastri, brought together key stakeholders for implementation of the project.

15 DEC 2024

Operation Dronagiri begins in Varanasi

The Times of India

VARANASI: Operation Dronagiri kick-off meeting in Varanasi, a landmark initiative aimed at transforming agriculture and transport through cutting-edge geospatial data solutions, achieved a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of its kick-off meeting on Saturday.The event, chaired by Srikant Sastri, Chairman of the Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Council (GDPDC), 

19NOV 2024

India Launches Major Initiative to Share Geospatial Information          Across Sectors

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India has launched Operation DRONAGIRI, a groundbreaking pilot project under the National Geospatial Policy 2022. The initiative aims to enhance collaboration and innovation across industries by integrating geospatial data and technology. Sectors like agriculture, logistics, livelihoods, and transport are expected to benefit significantly.

16 NOV 2024

Operation Dronagiri: A Key Milestone in Geospatial          Innovation

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Professor Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), launched Operation Dronagiri as part of India’s National Geospatial Policy 2022. The initiative aims to demonstrate how geospatial technologies can improve citizens’ quality of life and streamline business operations across key sectors in the country.

15 NOV 2024

Ministry of Science and Technology launched Operation Dronagiri     

 

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These initiatives have been launched in efforts to liberalise geospatial data, and developing geospatial infrastructure, geospatial skill and knowledge.

  • Geospatial data is information that describes objects, events or other features with a location on or near the Earth’s surface.  

14 NOV 2024

November 13, 2024: Operation Dronagiri Launched 

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On November 13, 2024, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) launched Operation Dronagiri, a pilot project designed to demonstrate the potential applications of geospatial technologies in improving the quality of life and easing business operations. The launch event was held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.