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Technical Sessions









  • Planning and Development

  • Computerisation of Development Plans and Associate information using GIS
    The paper discusses the procedures required for the preparation of Development Plan by the local authorities using GIS and describes the usefulness of such Plans providing suggestions for the computerisation of the procedures for better use.
    Dr. Smita Sengupta
    Geosoft Topographics India Pvt. Ltd., Khar (W), Mumbai 400 052, India

  • Application of Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques in Monitoring of Urban Sprawl in and around Jharia Coalfields (Dhanbad)
    The paper discusses the techniques of remote sensing and GIS that have been applied in monitoring of urban growth since 1975 in and around the Jharia Coalfield (Dhanbad).
    Vinay Kumar Srvastava
    Assistant Professor of Geophysics

  • Neural Network Model for Consequence Analysis of Development Proposals
    The paper discuses the application of the integrated system GIS-RDBMS-Neural networks for regional system identification in context of sustainable development using a case study of developmental planning in National Capital Region of India.
    Suju M. George, P. Ram Babu and P. Khanna
    National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur India 440 020

  • GIS for Panchayat level Planning and Decision Making
    The paper describes the experimental studies that have been undertaken to develop a model capsule for micro level planning at Panchayat level using GIS.
    S. M. Ramasamy, S. Vasudevan and T. Dhanapal

  • Mirzapur: A GIS that Works
    The paper discuses the model programme 'Ganga Institutional and Community Development Process (ICDP)' in Mirzapur providing a real world laboratory to develop and test a geographic and management information system for improving the municipal administration of Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.


  • Large Scale Topographical Database Generation For Urban Mapping (Abstract)
    The paper discuses how detailed maps of urban areas could be prepared using latest state of the art technology including GIS and the prospective and present users along with the cost aspects.
    Dr. K. Kalyanraman
    G. M., Data Acqusition (Aerial), NRSA

  • Urban Planning: A GIS experience
    The paper discusses the analysis capabilities of GIS and its use for managing rezoning exercise in neighbourhood property. It describes the requirement of zoning in urban areas and the usefulness of GIS in planning out the rezoning process.
    Ajit Jere and Ajay Sarin
    Autodesk India, Bangalore





  • Technology

  • Reference Datum and its Relationship with the Indian Geodetic Datum
    The paper discusses the DST project "Redefinition of the Indian Geodetic Datum-cum-Integrated adjustment of Geodetic Network of India", and describes the salient features of the proposed redefinition of the datum.
    Lt. Col. (Dr.) M. N. Kulkarni
    Geodetic & Research Branch, Survey of India, Dehradun

  • Dynamic Platform Tracking and Information System (DPTIS)
    The paper describes the designing of a tracking system developed by Advanced Micronic Devices Ltd. using GIS and GPS to track down all mobile units on ground, air and water so that it can be used for airport vehicle monitoring, cargo vehicle monitoring, ocean vehicle monitoring etc.
    K. Leo Pushpraj
    Manager (GPS Technology Group), Advanced Micronic Devices Ltd.

  • Alternate Neural Network Tools for Pattern Classification in Satellite Imgeries
    The paper demonstrates the usage of neural networks with considerable reduction in training size, large spatial extensions and fine tuning the classification using two case studies.
    Purnima Pandey, Suju M. George, P. Ram Babu and P. Khanna
    National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg Nagpur India 440 020

  • Getting Smarter with Smart Maps
    'Smart Maps' were the detailed maps of 1903-1910 of Calcutta used for planning, development, record, sanctioning of the building plans and tax administration. The paper discusses the efforts made for updation and digitsation and updation of the existing smart maps by National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO).


  • Global Positioning System and its Application in Civil and Strategic Areas
    The paper highlights the brief historical development of the GPS technology along with an insight into the technology, the application potential and the present status of its use.
    Jatinder Kumar & Dr. Govind
    Dept. of Space





  • Utility

  • Spatial Distribution of Agricultural Market Centres and Role of Transportation in Decentralised Development Vaishali District: A Case Study
    The present study makes an attempt to highlight both development of agro-making centers and transport connectivity with reference to regional development in Vaishali District.
    Rameshwar Prasad Singh
    Lecturer, Deptt. of Geography

  • GIS Application in the Insurance Sector
    The paper describes the usefulness of GIS in the insurance sector for underwriting, claims risk analysis and management, catastrophe response and sales and marketing of insurance products.
    Ajay Lavakare
    M.D., R.M.S.I.

  • Optimisation of Police Patrolling: A GIS Approach
    Paper suggests the feasibility about adoption of a GIS approach for optimization of police service with a case study towards optimizing the security systems in Banglore.
    P Subba Rao, V. R. Hegde, Rajanna Gourashetty, Siddu Kalgudi, Arvind U.A., Kaliraj
    IN-RIMT

  • Role of GIS in Telcom Sector
    The paper presents the highlights of the GIS technology in Telecom Sector using a case study of the implementation and application of GIS system at MTNL, Delhi. It also provides an insight into the use of GIS technology by Basic Telecom Service companies for network planning and market and customer analysis.
    B. S. Kaundinya (B. E. - Civil)
    C. L. Bagati (B. E. - Electrical)


  • Bass Taverns Reinvent the Notion and Location of Pubs
    The paper presents the ideas behind the use of mapping technology by Bass Taverns for locating pubs and also to decide which pubs to convert to specialty themes and which to sell.
    Jonathan Wright
    Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Maplnfo Corporation

  • TeleLogic: A perspective
    The paper discusses the development of TeleLogic - a system designed to plug in complexities associated with a typical Indian Telephone Exchange to bring logical solutions to complex networks.
    Sanjay Agarwalla
    IDS





  • Business Geographics

  • MICA Market Ratings - An Overview
    The paper discusses the development of a rural market index of the country by Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad (MICA) which is accompanied by an electronic mapping system with the help of which users can access a broad range of digital mapping functions.
    Manosi Lahiri
    CEO, ML Infomap

  • GIS Application in Marketing and Sales
    The paper discusses the experiences of Wipro Corporation on an experimental use of MarketMap for the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. MarketMap, a GIS based software, proved very useful for Wipro Corporation.
    Prashant Baxi
    WIPRO Consumer Care & Lighting





  • Biodiversity Forestry

  • Working Plans - The Mainstay of GIS in Forestry
    The paper proposes to explore the possibilities of establishing an interface between Working Plans, developed for management of forests, and GIS.
    Mr. M. K. Yadava
    IFS, Working Plan Officer




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