Citizen Science and Geospatial Systems
The advent of citizen science opens up new possibilities in geospatial tools and applications…
What India Needs to Do to Match China’s Military EO Capabilities
For India to match China’s Earth Observation capacity in defense, it requires comprehensive efforts around research, development and innovation…
What’s Ailing Indian Space-tech Startups
Even as the global NewSpace markets was flourishing, Indian Space-tech startups were striving for survival, sometimes by shifting base to other countries. So, what’s been…
Geography and Epidemiology have a Historic Connection
A sneak peek into the past reveals that geographic information has played a key role in epidemiological breakthroughs, highlighting the power of ‘where’ in healthcare…
How Geospatial Data and Technologies can Help in Disease Prevention and Control
In less than three months since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in Wuhan in December 2019, the pandemic has brought the entire world to its knees. As humanity collectively braces up…
Corona Crisis – Connectivity, Collaboration Must for Bridging Digital Divide
The COVID-19 pandemic has made all of us realize the importance of being technologically advanced all the more. The lockdowns world over compelled us to…
Her Fair Share — Saga of Women Asserting Land Rights
Bhorva, a remote Indian village, is testimony to the fact that access to land rights for women not only empowers the community, but also leads…
Significance of Land Rights for Rural Empowerment
Land rights have direct bearing on the incomes of marginalized individuals and communities, and the potential to transform their living conditions by breaking the cycle of poverty...
Building Sustainable Public Transport
The world has united to turn UN’s Sustainable Development Goals into reality. A practical and efficient transport system plays a crucial role in this process…