AAI manages a total of 125 Indian airports which includes 11 International airports and 25 Civil Enclaves at Defense airfields. AAI provides Air Navigation Services over 2.8 million sq. NM oceanic airspace and 1.04 million sq. NM continental airspace. AAI has been recognized globally on a number of occasions for its sustainable development strategies and state of the art ATM/CNS training institutes(ICAO TrainairPlus Certified). AAI has bagged prestigious JANE’s Award for the year 2012 (Best Operational Efficiency for Chennai UAH), 2013 (2 Awards for Excellence in ANSP Management and Strategic Advancement in Air Transport) and 2014 (under Service provision category through ASIOACG). Kolkata airport of AAI bagged ACI award, 2014 under best improvement category in APAC region.

GAGAN, is an Indian initiative towards implementing Satellite based Navigation system over the Indian region, as a part of Communication, Navigation, Surveillance (CNS)/ Air traffic management (ATM) plan for civil aviation. GAGAN is a joint program between Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) with expansion capability to neighbouring FIRs.

GAGAN is the fourth Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) in the world which has been certified for enroute operations (RNP 0.1) over Indian Flight Information Region (FIR) in 2013 and is expected to be certified for approach with vertical guidance (APV 1) service in March 2015 over Indian airports.

GAGAN is basically an overlay system, which takes the navigational aid from the core GPS (Global Positioning System) constellation and augments it through the GEO stationary satellite for providing better accuracy, integrity and continuity of service for its application in civil aviation.

Though primarily GAGAN has been developed for civil aviation, but can be utilized in several other areas like vehicle tracking, intelligent highway system, search and rescue, surveying, real time whether forecasting, land management through terrestrial mapping, marine, precision farming and several other research applications.

AAM is at the forefront of the spatial information technology revolution. With our team of over 500 professional experts spread over 20 locations we can deliver solutions for all aspects of the spatial industry. Our advanced capabilities are built upon the core disciplines of surveying, aerial survey, mapping, data modelling and geographic information systems.

AAM is pleased to bring our half-century of aerial survey experience and expertise to India. Our proven process of survey planning, resource deployment and data implementation will ensure survey deliverables will meet the project requirements in a cost-effective manner. As we own and operate all our survey equipment, project risk is significantly reduced. Being able to offer LiDAR, photography, satellite and ground-based survey allows AAM to tailor the technology solution to best meet the project’s needs. AAM helps our clients do more with their investment in spatial data by leveraging the capabilities of leading software including Geocortex, K2Vi and cloud technology to deliver Web and Mobile GIS solutions.

Combined with our award-winning culture of project management excellence, AAM can help our clients meet any of their geospatial challenges.

ADCC Infocom Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of ADCC Infocad Pvt. Ltd., which is a Meghe Group Company and is ISO 9001:2008 certified and CRISIL rated. Meghe Group is a conglomerate, which has varied interests in the fields of Basic and Professional Education, Banking, Infrastructure, Information Technology, Textile, Power, Media & Entertainment and is head quartered in Nagpur, State of Maharashtra, India. ADCC Infocad was incorporated in 1998 to cater to the GIS industry and has emerged as global Premier Software Solution provider through its Alliance with World Leaders like Autodesk Inc. USA world’s biggest Design Content company, Mathworks (Matlab/), Dassault (Catia), Adobe, Digital Globe (High Resolution Satellite Imageries), Intergraph (Erdas Imaging & LPS Software and extensions) Siemens, Corel, Sanako (Language Lab), Microsoft, HP & Tally in addition ADCC has been appointed as PAN INDIA distributor/Reseller for Trimble-Building Construction Division for Education business. Based in Nagpur with branch offices in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Raipur, Ahmadabad and Lucknow, also overseas branch offices in Africa- Nairobi (Kenya) & Accra (Ghana).

Amigo Optima Software Solutions Pvt Ltd., is a leader in providing end to end customized solutions across different verticals of geospatial domain. With over two decades of professional experience in building custom solutions and providing packaged products we distinguish ourselves in providing end to end services in Geospatial Application Development, Enterprise Applications and Quality Assurance Services. We help our customers streamline their operations and optimize their investments in scientific applications – GIS Remote Sensing and Image Processing, Hyperspectral imaging, Technical Computing and Modelling, Photogrammetry and security infrastructure – from leading software developers like Trimble Inpho, eCognition , GAMMA, SPECIM, Microsoft Vexcel, Wolfram Research, and Axxera Cyber Security Services.

Andhra Pradesh Forest Department is one of the administrative divisions of Government of Andhra Pradesh. It is headed by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. The primary function of this department is protection, conservation and management of forests in the Andhra Pradesh State. The Forest Department is organized into 12 territorial circles and 43 divisions. In addition, one Senior Officer of the rank of Deputy Conservator of Forests functions as Planning and Extension Officer in each district.

Andhra Pradesh Space Applications Centre (APSAC), formerly known as Andhra Pradesh Remote Sensing Applications Centre (APSRAC) before bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh state, is registered under Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 on 1st October 2014. It is designated as the nodal agency for all Remote Sensing and GIS / GPS applications of all the Government departments in the State of Andhra Pradesh. About 100 trained contract scientific manpower is working in various applications/ projects under the guidance of 15 multi- disciplinary scientists in a well established state-of-art of computer laboratory.The scope and objective(s) of the organization encompass remote sensing & GIS activities for natural resources inventory and infrastructure development, satellite based communication system, Earth observation comprising automatic weather stations, ground based surveying, web application development tools and capacity building for employees, students, and NGOs. APSAC make available geo-spatial services and web based GIS solutions as a decision support systems for various sectors in planning, monitoring and management of developmental activities. It has also entered into Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with various universities for collaborative research.

Bentley is the global leader dedicated to providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure. Bentley Systems applies information mobility to improve asset performance by leveraging information modeling through integrated projects for intelligent infrastructure. Its solutions encompass the MicroStation platform for infrastructure design and modeling, the ProjectWise platform for infrastructure project team collaboration and work sharing, and the Asset- Wise platform for infrastructure asset operations – all supporting a broad portfolio of interoperable applications and complemented by worldwide professional services. Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in 50 countries, more than $500 million in annual revenues, and since 2005 has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.

Centre for Geographic Information Technologies (CGIT) in School of Geosciences was established by the Syndicate of Bharathidasan University in July, 2008. State-of-Art infrastructure in terms of GI Technologies related Software, Hardware, Data and Human Resources were built for executing Translational Research Projects from Sep. 2005 onwards. In order to cope-up with the future requirements, University felt that the Centre for Geographic Information Technologies (CGIT) is essential and hence established the centre in 2008. As on date, the centre has executed 8 Pilot and 3 rollout projects covering Tamilexhibitors nadu State and Aizawl district of Mizoram State.

ComNav Technology Ltd. develops and manufactures such multi-constellation, multi-frequency GNSS measurement engine boards and receivers for ultimate high precision positioning applications. ComNav is also the very first Chinese company to develop, design and produces combined GNSS (GPS and GLONASS) plus BeiDou OEM board. Its technology already been used in lots of applications such as surveying, construction, machine control, agriculture, intelligent transportation, precise timing, deformation monitoring, unmanned system and so on. With a team dedicated for the GNSS technology, ComNav is trying its best to supply the reliable and competitive products to worldwide customers.

At Cyient, we create and deliver services that enhance your business agility. Our leading-edge solutions enable major organizations worldwide to achieve measurable and substantial benefits. Solutions include product development and life-cycle support, process and network engineering, geospatial, data transformation and analytics.

We utilize a global delivery model. And we have more than 12,500 associates across 38 global locations with delivery centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. We are experts in the aerospace, consumer, energy, medical, oil and gas, mining, heavy equipment, hi-tech, rail transportation, telecom and utilities industries. To ensure your IP security, solution quality and on-time delivery, we align with industry best practices and internationally renowned standards and frameworks. These include ISO 9001:2008, ISO 27001:2005 (information security), AS9100 C (aerospace), and ISO 13485 (medical devices).

Cyient is a public limited company and listed on the NSE/BSE stock exchange.

Department of Science & Technology (DST) was established in May 1971, with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country. The Department has major responsibilities for specific projects and programmes as listed below:

1. Formulation of policies relating to Science and Technology.

2. Matters relating to the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Cabinet (SACC).

3. Promotion of new areas of Science and Technology with special emphasis on emerging areas.

Excel Geomatics is an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001:2013 certified Company located in Noida. Post Graduate professionals staffs of Excel Geomatics with educational background like geology, geography, environment, life sciences and forestry, combined with experience of working on numerous projects in their past jobs enable the company to take up projects in different domains and deliver it successfully. Excel Geomatics provides consultancy and value Added Services using Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry and LiDAR in areas such as Agriculture, Forestry, Telecom, Sustainable Development, Mineral Exploration and Mining, Hazard Zonation & Mapping, Environment, Defence and Geo-Marketing etc. Excel Geomatics is also actively involved in Capacity Building and has entered into GIS Education Segment with the incorporation of its subsidiary, Indian-Made in Africa in Senegal.

FARO is the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology. The Company develops and markets computer-aided measurement and imaging devices and software. Technology from FARO permits high-precision 3D measurement, imaging and comparison of parts and compound structures within production and quality assurance processes. The devices are used for inspecting components and assemblies, production planning, documenting large volume spaces or structures in 3D, surveying and construction, as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites or crime scenes. Worldwide, approximately 15,000 customers are operating more than 30,000 installations of FARO’s systems. The Company’s global headquarters is located in Lake Mary, Fla., its European head office in Stuttgart, Germany and its Asia/Pacific head office in Singapore. FARO has branches in Brazil, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, India, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan.

GeoMax is an internationally active company d e v e l o p i n g , manufacturing and distributing quality construction and surveying instruments. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of integrated instruments for the construction, surveying and mapping industries. Both occasional and professional users areaddressed with GeoMax’s easy-to-use, yet highly productive, range of Total Stations, GPS, Lasers, Optical and digital levels.

GeoMax is part of the Hexagon Group, Sweden, a global technology group with strong market positions within measurement technologies. Hexagon is the world leader in multidimensional measurements within the macro and micro segments of the measurement and positioning market. The famous international companies within the Hexagon Group have delivered since more than 150 years precision products and solutions to the measurement industry.

GITAM is a premier educational institution in the country having 34 years of track record in teaching and research of global standards. The University is located in three picturesque campuses at Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Bengaluru spread over 100 acres each. With a multi disciplinary approach, the University offers 106 programmes at UG, PG and Doctoral levels. The University provides state-ofthe- art infrastructure and well-equipped laboratories with excellent student support facilities. The truly cosmopolitan environment in the University makes learners feel absolutely at home. The University provides a high quality educational experience to students in a diverse learning environment. From classrooms and laboratories to play grounds and campus hostels, all the facilities and amenities provided meet world class standards.

The learner-centred teaching methodology with need based curriculum designed by academic experts prepare GITAM graduates to successfully meet academic or corporate challenges. The research laboratories on the campus provide excellent opportunities for ground-breaking research and consultancy. The academia and industry look towards GITAM University for solutions to problem of the industry and society emerging areas. Recognizing the holistic education the University is imparting, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India ranked GITAM as ‘A’ category University among the universities of its kind. The University is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with ‘A’ grade.

This firm has been floated by Mr.V.V.S. Bandhakavi an ex survey of India officer in 1998 in the area of Geo Spatial Services and ground mapping. In 2015 Geotrax International Services has become the first company in India to manufacture Differential GPS systems in association with CHC Huace Navigation System. As our beloved Hournable Prime Minister’s dream of MAKE INDIA Products in this specialized area becomes reality and India will be proud to cater to the needs of survey professionals with an economic pricing. The first static DGPS Dual Frequency Receiver is being launched with the lowest price and this product will be available in Geotrax. Visit us at Booth-13D for demonstrations.

The Geological Survey of India (GSI), the second oldest survey in the country was established in I85l with the singular aim to locate coal for the railways. GSI over the years has expanded its role to undertake elucidation of the geological set up of the country, including assessment and regional level exploration for coal and other mineral resources, inputs to engineering projects, geotechnical studies, geo-environment and natural hazards, glaciology, seismotectonics etc.

Haryana Space Applications Centre (HARSAC) is an autonomous body under Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Haryana. It has been notified as a nodal agency for remote sensing, GIS and GPS applications in Haryana state. HARSAC is equipped with state of the art facilities and infrastructure to carry out geospatial activities in various fields like agriculture, soil, land use/land cover, cadastral mapping, urban and regional infrastructure planning, forestry, environment, geology, water resources, disaster management and archaeology. It has already completed 135 projects and 25 projects are currently ongoing. HARSAC is running a Two Years M.Tech. (Geoinformatics) Course in collaboration with GJU, Hisar besides other capacity building and awareness programmes, trainings, user interaction workshops and exhibitions.

Hexagon - Hexagon is a leading global provider of information technologies that drive dynamic decision making across industrial and geospatial applications. Learn more at: www.hexagon. com

Elcome Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (ETPL) (a Subsidiary of Leica Geosystems AG Switzerland) a leading company in India with more than 350 Man years surveying experience all together providing Surveying and measuring solutions in India and neighboring countries. ETPL represents Leica Geosystems AG, Switzerland (subsidiary company of Hexagon Group, Sweden) for positioning technologies, which includes Geodesy, High-end GPS and the highly specialized Industrial Measurement Systems (IMS) and High Definition Surveying Systems.

Hitachi Ltd., established in the year 1st Feb 1920 (Founded 1910) is a Tokyo HQ Japanese multinational , employing 3,20,000+ employees (As on March 2014) focusing on business spanning Health care, Power Systems, Social Infrastructure, Rail Systems, Construction Machinery, Electronic Systems, Urban Planning & Development, Defense and Information & Telecommunication Systems. Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd. (HIL) is the 5th regional headquarters of Hitachi Ltd. Japan, having offices in New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai. It markets and sells a wide range of products ranging from Power and Industrial Systems, Industrial Components & Equipment, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Equipment to International Procurement of software, materials and components, and in house R&D set up. Hitachi as a group in India employs more than 6000+ employees spanning 30+ business base.

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. With the broadest technology portfolio spanning printing, personal systems, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP delivexhibitors ers solutions for customers’ most complex challenges in every region of the world.

IIC Technologies Limited, a 1750 people ISO 9001:2008 certified company, is a premier service bureau organization with offices in North America, European Union, Australia, Middle east and India. An internationally recognized expert in Terrestrial and Marine GIS, LiDAR and Photogrammetric Mapping solutions, IIC has produced a large volume of 3D databases from aerial and satellite imagery for local, county, state, national and international organizations. The company provides a full breadth of services, including aerial data acquisition, production, updating and maintenance services, quality control, management consulting, utility mapping and training. IIC is the acknowledged leader in marine applications. IIC is providing quality services and innovative solutions to hydrographic offices in over 14 countries all around the world. IIC is the Strategic Alliance partner of CARIS – a world leader in marine and hydrographic application software. IIC has the largest geo surveying capability in India and we are proud to announce the addition of Digital Mapping Camera (DMC II230) and Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft for aerial photography acquisition to our state of the art technologies. IIC is helping the National Survey Authority of Oman in establishing the modern height system in the Sultanate of Oman through Oman National Geoid Model (ONGM) project.

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) under Indian Space Research Organisation, Department of Space, Govt. of India is a premier Training and Educational Institute set up for developing trained professionals in the field of Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics and GPS Technology for Natural Resources, Environmental and Disaster Management.

It functions as a constituent Unit of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India. Formerly known as Indian Photo-interpretation Institute (IPI), founded in 1966, the Institute boasts to be the first of its kind in entire South-East Asia. While nurturing its primary endeavour to build capacity among the user community by training mid-career professionals, the Institute has enhanced its capability and evolved many training & education programmes that are tuned to meet the requirements of various target groups, ranging from fresh graduates to policy makers including academia.

The Institute campus also houses the headquarters of the Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and The Pacific (CSSTEAP), affiliated to the United Nations and first of its kind established in the region in 1995. IIRS provides support to conduct all its remote sensing and GIS training & education programmes at postgraduate level. The headquarters of Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), the largest non-governmental scientific society in the country, is also located in the Institute campus.

ITC is recognized worldwide for achievements in teaching, research and capacity development in the field of geo-information science and earth observation. We educate our students to be professionals, capable of acquiring knowledge and translating this into practical applications for solving real-world problems. ITC collaborates with IIRS Dehra Dun, in a joint MSc course in Geoinformatics.

Jharkhand Space Applications Center (JSAC) under Department of Information Technology, Govt. of Jharkhand is a premier Remote Sensing Center established in the year 2003 with its space application activities taking the lead and initiative for the overall development of the State. The new State has ample opportunity & unlimited potential to develop and progress where space based technology along with IT plays an important role. With the Space Technology based applications and solutions being adopted systematically in Government Departments, Jharkhand Space Applications Center (JSAC) is emerging as a pioneer organization in giving value-added services and decision support in various sectors like Agriculture, Environmental Conservation, Forestry, Geology, watershed, Mines and Minerals, Industry, Transport, Soil and other natural resources, Urban Planning, etc. for the development of the State.

Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre (KSRSAC) is an autonomous organization under the Department of Information Technology & Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka. Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre is the Nodal Agency for implementation of GIS and Remote Sensing (including Photogrammetry) for the State. Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre is harnessing the potentials of remote sensing and GIS techniques for developing the digital database of natural resources and urban sprawl in the State. Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre has been carrying out remote sensing and GIS base programmes for the Line Departments of the State on non-profit basis. Because of this, many Line Departments are coming forward to use remote sensing based data as an input for drawing up perspective management plan for developmental actives in the State.

Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre (KSRSAC) is an autonomous organization under the Department of Information Technology & Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka. Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre is the Nodal Agency for implementation of GIS and Remote Sensing (including Photogrammetry) for the State. Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre is harnessing the potentials of remote sensing and GIS techniques for developing the digital database of natural resources and urban sprawl in the State. Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre has been carrying out remote sensing and GIS base programmes for the Line Departments of the State on non-profit basis. Because of this, many Line Departments are coming forward to use remote sensing based data as an input for drawing up perspective management plan for developmental actives in the State.

Lotus Wireless Technologies is involved in the field of Wireless Control and Radio Based Automation for more than a decade. Due to our nationwide network of sales and support staff, we have a major share in India for Wireless based raw material equipment handling applications. Our association with the leading global partners help us develop and use state of the art technology which can be applied to any turnkey projects in various sectors.

Lotus Wireless Technologies offers complete solution to real world Wireless Automation needs. Our breadth of competencies in the field of Wireless Automation allows us to develop a customised solution for our clients. The system implementation is undertaken on turnkey basis and our project management team always ensure a development of a reliable solution with high performance.

Soon after the GPS satellite signals were opened up for civilian use, Pieter Geelen and Harold Goddijn, the founders of TomTom, developed Mapcodes.

Mapcodes greatly benefit a large spectrum of the world’s population, particularly those of developing countries so a rapid worldwide adoption is desired. Therefore, mapcodes have been donated to the public domainas a free, open source and unbranded opportunity for anyone, anywhere.

To manage this; the Mapcode Foundation was established in the Netherlands in 2013 as an independent non-profit organization. Its purpose is to foster mapcodes as a standard of public location encoding, and to provide, support, distribute and stimulate the use of mapcodes, free of charge, as widely as possible.

Mapcode is a precise single worldwide standard, as a preventative measure to guard againstincompatible versions, all patents, rights, brands, designs, algorithms, data tables and IP related to mapcodes are owned by this foundation. They are issued under Apache License version 2.0 which allows free use of the source code but protects it from unauthorized modifications.

The board of directorsincludes Pieter Geelen (co-founder of TomTom), Kewal Shienmar (business development and GIS specialist with TomTom) and Hugo van der Linde (CEO at AND Automotive Navigation Data).

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is mandated to provide the nation with best possible services in forecasting the monsoons and other weather/climate parameters, ocean state, earthquakes, tsunamis and other phenomena related to earth systems through well integrated programmes. The Ministry also deals with science and technology for exploration and exploitation of ocean resources (living and non-living), and play nodal role for Antarctic/ Arctic and Southern Ocean research. The Ministry’s mandate is to look after Atmospheric Sciences, Ocean Science & Technology and Seismology in an integrated manner. The Earth Commission, under which the Ministry of Earth Sciences works in Mission Mode based on commission structure, is responsible for formulating policies, oversee implementation of policies and programs in mission mode, and ensure the necessary interdisciplinary integration. The various Units under the Ministry of Earth Sciences are:

India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Pune and Earthquake Risk Evaluation Centre (EREC) under the Atmospheric Sciences and Seismology sector; National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) Chennai, National Centre for Antarctic & Ocean Research (NCAOR) Goa, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) Hyderabad, Integrated Coastal and Marine Area Management Project Directorate (ICMAMPD) Chennai, and Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE) Kochi under the Ocean Science & Technology sector. MoES aims to create a framework for understanding the complex interactions among key elements of the Earth System, namely ocean, atmosphere and solid earth, by India Geospatial World Forum 2012 encompassing national programmes in Ocean science, meteorology, climate, environment and seismology.

The M.P. Council of Science & Technology (MPCST) is the nodal agency to cater to the needs of Scientific & Technological needs of the state and to advise government on policies and measures necessary to promote utilization of Science & Technology for achieving the socio-economic objectives of the State. The Council has a highly specialized and dedicated team of young scientists as well as experienced professionals. The Council is headed by the Director General who is Science Advisor to the Government of M.P. The main objective of the Council is to identify area in which S&T can be utilized for achieving the socio-economic objectives of the State, particularly tackling the problems of backwardness, unemployment and poverty in rural areas and among the under privileged sections of the societies viz. SC, ST, Landless labour, artisans, small and marginal farmers and women. Council also initiates, supports, promotes and co-ordinates such research and development projects and programmes which are relevant to the achievement of specific objectives and problems and help in the scientific exploitation of natural resources of the state.

National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is the important segment of ISRO, located at Hyderabad with four regional remote sensing centres located at Bengaluru, Nagpur,Kolkata & Jodhpur, with the mandate of providing Earth observation data from space and aerial platforms to users, develop technologies for the management of natural resources, support disaster monitoring and management and capacity building for utilization of EO data.

The Odisha State government has launched the Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project (OFSDP) with the support from Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA). The major objective of the project is to restore degraded Forests and improve the income level of villagers by promoting sustainable forest management JFM and community/ tribal development, with the improving environment and alleviating poverty .Reduce degraded forests and create forest cover for increasing flow of forest produce in a sustainable manner. Conserving the bio-diversity and improving livelihood of the people.

OMCAR Foundation is a registered, nonp r o f i t environmental research and education organization working along the coastal villages of Palk Bay in Tamil Nadu, India. With the support of Natural Resource Data Management System (NRDMS), Ministry of Science and Technology, we have been implementing grassroot GIS mapping project. We visit villages to create participatory GIS maps of landuse pattern and mangroves for the conservation and management in local level. We do underwater acoustic survey in sea to study seagrass beds, fishery productivity and status of endangered marine mammals. We create awareness among youths and community groups by using our own research results in local that has been creating a slow but longterm positive change in conservation of local environment with community support.

The Indian Census is the largest single source of a variety of statistical information on different characteristics of the people of India. With a history of more than 130 years, this reliable, time tested exercise has been bringing out a veritable wealth of statistics every 10 years, beginning from 1872 when the first census was conducted in India non-synchronously in different parts. To scholars and researchers in demography, economics, anthropology, sociology, statistics and many other disciplines, the Indian Census has been a fascinating source of data. The rich diversity of the people of India is truly brought out by the decennial census which has become one of the tools to understand and study India The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.It may be of historical interest that though the population census of India is a major administrative function; the Census Organisation was set up on an ad-hoc basis for each Census till the 1951 Census. The Census Act was enacted in 1948 to provide for the scheme of conducting population census with duties and responsibilities of census officers. The Government of India decided in May 1949 to initiate steps for developing systematic collection of statistics on the size of population, its growth, etc., and established an organisation in the Ministry of Home Affairs under Registrar General and ex-Officio Census Commissioner, India. This organisation was made re-sponsible for generating data on population statistics including Vital Statistics and Census. Later, this office was also entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 in the country.

ODISHA SPACE APPLICATIONS CENTRE(ORSAC), established in 1984,is acting as the apex body of Odisha state for space technology applications and comprises a pool of multidisciplinary scientists &engineers to undertake remote sensing,GIS,GPS/DGPS and communication technologies. The major objectives of ORSAC is establishment of up-to-date/near real time satellite database, topographical,cadastral&Geo-coordinates library and utilization of the same in mapping,monitoring,managing &planning of natural resources, infrastructures and social resources in Odisha state. Web GIS based information dissemination is the mission of the centre. Connecting people through GRAMSAT network and reaching quality teaching to students uniformly across the state through EDUSAT network are also the current programme at the centre.

Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), an autonomous organization under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Punjab, is the apex body in the State for all Remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) related works. It is designated as a Nodal Agency by the Govt. of Punjab for geospatial needs of the State and also acts as the centralized hub for the geo-spatial data to all the user departments.

Ridings Consulting Engineers Private Limited (RCE) offers services for engineering based projects with Cartographic, Topographic, GPR Survey, Property Survey, RF Survey, Geodetic/ Engineering, GIS and Remote Sensing techniques. RCE was founded in 1995 and over years, has evolved as one of the top GIS based consultancy through Engineering Surveys with modern techniques in addition to GIS Development using high resolution Satellite data. It has made its mark in National and International markets with major industrial groups in India and abroad with following core values :

• Quality and Accuracy

• Survey based GIS development

• Topographic and GPR Survey

• Property Survey

• Geoinformatics services

The Austrian based firm RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems is a performance leader in research, development and production of terrestrial, industrial, mobile, bathymetric, airborne and UAS-based laser scanning systems. RIEGL’s innovative hard- and software provides powerful solutions for nearly all imaginable fields of application. Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s Austrian headquarters and its offices in Vienna and Salzburg, main offices in the USA, Japan, and in China, and by a worldwide network of representatives covering Europe, North and South America, Asia, Australia and Africa.

At this year’s Geospatial Forum India RIEGL will showcase its latest developments in hard- and software at booth 33A in cooperation with MeaTech Solutions LLP.

Rolta is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions for many segments like; Infrastructure, Government, Defence, Homeland & Maritime Security, Transport, Environment, Utilities, Telecom, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical & Power, BFSI, Manufacturing, Retail and Healthcare. Rolta leverages its industry-specific know-how, rich repository of intellectual property that spans photogrammetry, image processing, geospatial applications, business intelligence, analytics, field-proven solution frameworks, and deep expertise in cutting-edge technologies like Geo BI, Analytics, Cloud computing Software Defined Infrastructure and Big Data for providing sophisticated enterprise-level integrated solutions.

At Stall # 8 in India Geospatial Forum 2015, Rolta will be showcasing Smart City and Safe & Secure City solutions which use cutting edge Rolta technologies for various applications, like; Urban Planning, Economic Development, M-governance, Public Works, Environment, Transportation, Utilities, Land Management, Water Management, GeoERP, Safe City, Emergency Response System (ERS), Unified CAD Solution for U.P. Police, Women Safety Apps for ERS, Mobile Apps for ERS, Coastal Security, CIP, Border Management, Emergency Health Services and, Battlefield Management System, Rolta is a multinational organization and headquartered in India. The Company operates from 40 locations worldwide through its subsidiaries, and has executed projects in over 45 countries

Remote Sensing Applications Centre, Uttar Pradesh was formally established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh as an autonmous organization in May, 1982, registered under the Societies. Registration Act, 1960, for the purpose of utilizing the newly developing technology of remote sensing in better management of the entire gamut of natural resources. The fundamental aim of establishing the Centre was to use the emerging technology of aerial and satellite remote sensing in conjunction with conventional methodologies in different natural resources management programmes. This Centre was also aimed to act as an interface between the high technology of remote sensing and the actual end user.

Ever since it’s inception, this Centre has been generating natural resource related data through utilization of aerial and satellite remote sensing technique and providing the data thus generated to the numerous State Government User Departments. The activities have ever since the beginning been diversified in multidisciplinary mode. A team of scientists specializing in Earth Sciences, Water Resources, Forestry, Agriculture, Soil Sciences, Geography, Urban Surveys and Planning etc. and all having been trained in application of remote sensing techniques in their respective domains of specialization contributed towards the implementation of multidisciplinary projects either at the behest of the User Departments or as in-house programmes. The Centre is undertaking specific investigations on behalf of the user departments by integrating remote sensing technology with other conventional techniques for efficient exploitation and management of the natural resources. In order to accrue maximum benefits out of the efforts of the Centre, it is necessary that a regular institutional interaction with the User Departments for utilization of sector-wise potentialities of remote sensing technology be attempted and suitable mechanism established. Several major projects at the behest of Govt. of Uttar Pradesh and other states have been completed and vital information provided to the various user agencies.

SI Imaging Services (SIIS) was founded in April 2014 as a subsidiary of Satrec Initiative (SI) with the mission of “Fair Access to Space”. SIIS, which is specialized company in satellite imaging services, is exclusive distributor of KOMPSAT-2 (1.0 m optical), KOMPSAT-3 (0.7 m optical), and KOMPSAT-5 (1.0 m SAR) satellites imagery and also distributes Dubai- Sat-2 (1.0 m optical) imagery worldwide. SIIS has established the global business network with more than 60 resellers and partners. In the capability of providing both optical and radar imagery as well as the collaborative business with worldwide network, SIIS offers better and fair imaging services to customers.

Stesalit focuses on M2M framework and solutions, Enterprise Mobility devices, embedded electronics product design and manufacturing, and Internet of Things practices in the areas of Agriculture, Transportation, Utilities, Defense and Smart Cities. Spatial data infrastructure solutions, Geospatial Application and implementation, and major IT implementation services across core infrastructure and different industry verticals has been a focus of Stesalit. Stesalit IT Services Group is a key driver in implementing large scale IT consultancy and projects in government sector encompassing GIS, ERP, embedded system integration and also providing urban planning consultancy services. The group is An SEICMM- Level 3 company, and certified as an ISO 9001-2008 and ISO 27001 : 2005 organization for development of software applications.

Survey of India, The National Survey and Mapping Organisation of the country under the Department of Science & Technology, is the oldest scientific department of The Government of India. It was set up in 1767 and has evolved rich traditions over the years. In its assigned role as the nation’s Principal Mapping Agency, Survey of India bears a special responsibility to ensure that the country’s domain is explored and mapped suitably, provide base maps for expeditious and integrated development and ensure that all resources contribute with their full measure to the progress, prosperity and security of our country now and for generations to come.

Terrasolid Ltd. is the world leading software provider to process airborne and mobile LiDAR data and images. All the applications - TerraScan, TerraModeler, TerraMatch and TerraPhoto – are well-integrated with each other and MicroStation. The software can be used for surface and city modelling, environment monitoring, volume calculation in mining, power line detection, road surface quality control and renovation.

Telangana State Remote Sensing Applications Centre (TRAC) is an autonomous scientific organization under planning Department, Government of Telangana. It is designated as a nodal agency by Government of Telangana state to act as a centralized hub to all the departments for all the Remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) related applications.

TRAC is operational since 1989 as APSRAC, and is renamed as TRAC on 30th September, 2014. The Director General, TRAC is the head of the Centre. Activities of TRAC are guided and monitored by the Governing Body, which is headed by chairman, the Principal Secretary of Planning Department. TRAC is organized in six divisions such as Agriculture & Soil, Capacity Building, Geomatics, Geosciences, Land use & Ecology and Water Resources which provide scientific and technical support to government departments in decision making. TRAC has highly skilled technical staff of about 110, which includes highly qualified and experienced scientists associated in various projects of the respective divisions. Since operational, TRAC has completed about 120 Aerial, Satellite Remote Sensing and GIS Application based projects of national importance. In addition to operational Projects, TRAC has initiated research and development studies for understanding the issues with analytical approach and utilizing the inferences for long run. TRAC is involved in reconstructing a workforce to meet the ever increasing demand of geospatial industry in the state through knowledge transfer programs.

TriCAD is an ISO9001:2008 certified company from Hyderabad, India . Established in 1994 to cater the global needs of GIS, Utilities, RS, Photogrammetry, WebGIS and Engineering industries. TriCAD was well recognized by Dept of Space as well as state Remote Sensing Application Centers. TriCAD has a rich experienced team capable to deliver 30,000 man hours outsourcing job per month. Looking for the association with the firms involved in Geospaital solutions in the global market. DAT/EM involved in developing world class Phorogrammetry Solution and distributing in India through PSPL & Tri- CAD. TriCAD is also involved distributing HI-Target GNSS Receiver & Total Station. Softmouse 3D, Nvidia 3D Vision2 kit & BenQ 3D Monitors

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location—including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, utilities, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office.

UNIGIS International Association (www.unigis.net) is the world’s premier distance education initiative offering masters and diploma programmes in Geographical Information Science and Systems. As a global network of higher education institutions (www.unigis.net/ study-programmes/map), UNIGIS is dedicated to enhance the competence of GIS professionals worldwide! The main goal of UNIGIS programmes is to equip students with profound and extensive knowledge, insights, skills, and expertise in the field of Geographic Information Science; to train students in scientific research; to establish an attitude of life-long learning; and to orientate students towards further career development. UNIGIS Study Programmes are focussed on life-long learning, supporting parttime study by in-service professionals as well as everybody pursuing a career in Geoinformatics through continuing education.

PrecisionHawk is an endto- end solution for solving Big Data problems. PrecisionHawk manages the challenges of flying a UAV, conducting complex aerial data collection along with the management, storage and processing of that data for the user. It can be adapted to provide quick surveillance and acquire data in an operational area, due to the ease in launch and recoveryfor the verticals like Land Revenue, Agriculture and Farming, Mining, Infrastructure, Water Department, Oil and Gas, Disaster Management, Environment and Climate, Utilities, Forestry, etc.

Reprographics India is the only Indian Manufacture of A0 Size Flat Bed/ Hybrid Scanner (Micro filming option) and major Systems integrator in the field of CAD and GIS. The company is one of the oldest players providing futuristic solutions in the print/ repro room since 1979. It has tied up with various world leaders for providing you with the best and the latest in the CAD and imaging industry.

South Precision Instrument Pvt. Ltd. is a professional and leading enterprise in the surveying industry, whose five affiliated factories specialized in R&D and manufacturing and selling different kinds of surveying products. In dealing with these types of most sophisticated products SOUTH is supplying more than 3,000 Total Station per year, exhibits, sells and service in more than 40 countries and areas. The company povides three years’ replacement warranty for its total station, RTK GPS & DGPS. It deals in RTK GPS, DGPS, software, echo sounder, total station, electronic theodolite, auto level, hand held GPS, hand held distance meters, mini prism, leveling staff, aluminum/wooden tripod, prism and accessories. It provides its total Stations & RTK GPS with 3 Years Replacement Warranty. It provides servicing all over India.

Geospatial Media and Communications does work towards realising its vision ‘Making difference through geospatial knowledge in world economy and society’ through following activities and programmes:

• Media and Public Relations

• Out Reach and Business Development

• Commercial Research and Policy Advocacy

Geospatial Media and Communications is an internationally accredited organisation, having committed itself to serve stakeholders of geospatial community and work towards opening new era of industrialisation and productisation, while facilitating collaboration and demonstrating value and benefits of geospatial technology and information for governance, businesses and people.