Survey of India, Genesys tie-up
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Survey of India, Genesys tie-up

In line with the national geospatial policy's objective to develop 'digital twins' for major cities and towns by 2035, the Survey of India (SOI), the custodian of India's map, has taken a pioneering step. The SOI has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with Genesys International, an Indian private mapping company, to create detailed three-dimensional maps that replicate the urban landscapes and physical assets of the country.

This initiative of digital twinning for urban areas serves not only the purposes of planning and policymaking but also enhances disaster management capabilities. By providing precise details on the vulnerability of properties and infrastructure through digital terrain/surface models, this technology has the potential to revolutionize decision-making processes. Genesys International has already successfully developed 'digital twins' for Ayodhya, the Dharavi slum cluster in Mumbai, Kochi, and Kanpur.

The concept of 'digital twins' involves a virtual replica of physical assets, processes, or services, playing a pivotal role in the ongoing digital revolution. This technology facilitates improved decision-making across various urban sectors, including traffic planning, real estate development, property tax collection, and ecological planning.

The digital replicas of physical assets, referred to as twins, also offer valuable insights for policymakers to understand how infrastructure functions under different circumstances, such as high-footprint events, population increases, or natural disasters.

Under the partnership between SOI and Genesys International, the latter will leverage SOI's nationwide state-of-the-art national survey network comprising over 900 Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS). These stations not only provide real-time location-based mapping and positioning services with an impressive accuracy of + / - 3cm but also offer a range of positioning services tailored to meet the needs of various segments in the geospatial and scientific community.

Hitesh Kumar Makwana, Surveyor General of India, highlighted that the integration of CORS technology with Genesys' mapping expertise will enhance the accuracy and reliability of geospatial data, unlocking new possibilities for India's development.

Sajid Mailk, CMD of Genesys International, shared that they have been diligently working on the project for the past one and a half years. They have already completed a 2D map of the entire India, digitizing 8.5 million km of the road network and capturing approximately 1 million km of 360-degree panoramic imagery across more than 1,500 towns and cities in India. The project encompasses nearly 40 million points of interest and addresses, demonstrating the extensive scope and potential impact of this collaborative effort.

In line with the national geospatial policy's objective to develop 'digital twins' for major cities and towns by 2035, the Survey of India (SOI), the custodian of India's map, has taken a pioneering step. The SOI has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with Genesys International, an Indian private mapping company, to create detailed three-dimensional maps that replicate the urban landscapes and physical assets of the country. This initiative of digital twinning for urban areas serves not only the purposes of planning and policymaking but also enhances disaster management capabilities. By providing precise details on the vulnerability of properties and infrastructure through digital terrain/surface models, this technology has the potential to revolutionize decision-making processes. Genesys International has already successfully developed 'digital twins' for Ayodhya, the Dharavi slum cluster in Mumbai, Kochi, and Kanpur. The concept of 'digital twins' involves a virtual replica of physical assets, processes, or services, playing a pivotal role in the ongoing digital revolution. This technology facilitates improved decision-making across various urban sectors, including traffic planning, real estate development, property tax collection, and ecological planning. The digital replicas of physical assets, referred to as twins, also offer valuable insights for policymakers to understand how infrastructure functions under different circumstances, such as high-footprint events, population increases, or natural disasters. Under the partnership between SOI and Genesys International, the latter will leverage SOI's nationwide state-of-the-art national survey network comprising over 900 Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS). These stations not only provide real-time location-based mapping and positioning services with an impressive accuracy of + / - 3cm but also offer a range of positioning services tailored to meet the needs of various segments in the geospatial and scientific community. Hitesh Kumar Makwana, Surveyor General of India, highlighted that the integration of CORS technology with Genesys' mapping expertise will enhance the accuracy and reliability of geospatial data, unlocking new possibilities for India's development. Sajid Mailk, CMD of Genesys International, shared that they have been diligently working on the project for the past one and a half years. They have already completed a 2D map of the entire India, digitizing 8.5 million km of the road network and capturing approximately 1 million km of 360-degree panoramic imagery across more than 1,500 towns and cities in India. The project encompasses nearly 40 million points of interest and addresses, demonstrating the extensive scope and potential impact of this collaborative effort.

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