When we were young, my friends and I loved jumping and splashing in the many potholes that lined our roads. In our tiny world, the pothole was a massive lake for our paper boats to cruise in. But now, we all realize how dangerous potholes are, and how it severely affects the road safety in […]
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology has become essential for various industries, including government, transportation, utilities, and natural resources management. GIS provides a powerful platform for visualizing, analyzing, and managing spatial data, making it possible to make data-driven decisions and solve complex problems. However, GIS software and data costs can be significant barriers for many organizations. […]
India has the fastest-growing economy and focuses on infrastructure development, digitalization, and urbanization across all economic sectors. GIS is already integral to infrastructural development, healthcare, agriculture, and administration programs. Additionally, the rise of the global GIS market has picked up speed in the last two years. The reason for the same has been the speed […]
Geographic Information System (GIS) is no longer a foreign term. GIS technology offers various applications, including disaster management, healthcare, emergency preparedness, public safety, and land management. So how is GIS mapping in India? How is the tech improving the country? Which areas are we using GIS in India? India has long been a pioneer in […]
The Geographic Information System (GIS) today is one of the leading technological solutions; it is disruptive and revolutionary. India strives to become a $5 trillion economy, and GIS can play an important role in the technological advancement of our country. So what is the future of GIS in India? Location analytics and machine learning can […]
We have often come across the term “building bridges” as a powerful idea to solve complex problems, resolve conflicts or foster innovation. In a metaphorical sense, we tend to think about this as the coming together of people from diverse backgrounds or disciplines to work towards a common goal. In the present information age, we […]
“Set it up before you get in the car and I start driving”, said my dad as I struggled to open the stiff plastic flap with my tiny fingers on his Pocket PC to plug in the GPS aerial. We didn’t need the maps. This was our annual trip to my maternal grandparents’ place and […]