News

Geospatial technology critical for sustainable development

Representative Image

HYDERABAD:  Geospatial technologies can play a crucial in order to achieve sustainable development goals, said Governor of Telangana, Dr Tamilisai Sundararajan while inaugurating the 21st edition of Geo Smart India Conference 2021. The conference aired with the theme of “Advancing the Role of Geospatial Knowledge in Indian Economy”.

While carrying forward the discussion, Sundararajan emphasized the better application of geospatial technologies for promoting sustainable development practices in the sphere of agriculture. Moreover, effective incorporation of the geospatial technologies in areas of transport, defense, and infrastructure can boost the all-around development of the country, she added. Geospatial technology is an emerging field of study that entails Geographic Information System (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), and Global Positioning System (GPS) and over the years it has gone through several transformational changes.

Combining geospatial technologies and space research can play a significant role in contributing to the digital economy. The event was attended by various country representatives who are already engaged in geospatial technologies.

Team Urban Update

Recent Posts

IMD predicts staggering rise in temperatures in Northern India

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding an…

9 hours ago

NGT summons authorities over worsening condition of Dal Lake

Representative Image JAMMU and KASHMIR: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has called upon the Central…

10 hours ago

India highlights its progress in forest conservation at UNFF 19

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The 19th edition of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF…

10 hours ago

BMC publishes list of dilapidated buildings ahead of monsoon

Representative Image MUMBAI, Maharashtra: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has published a list of 188…

4 days ago

Chennai Corporation to penalise unregistered pets

Representative Image CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu: The Greater Chennai Municipal Corporation is mulling the plan to…

4 days ago

Faulty streetlight renders Kollidam Bridge unsafe for pedestrians

Representative Image TRICHIRAPALLI, Tamil Nadu: Faulty Streetlights on the newly built Kollidam Bridge in Trichy…

6 days ago