The 13th Meeting between the Heads of Survey Departments (HoSD) of India and Myanmar was held at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on 24–25 February, 2026. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana, IAS, Surveyor General of India, and the Myanmar delegation was led by Mr.

Speaking on the theme of #NationalScienceDay2026 — Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat — Hon’ble Union MInister Dr Jitendra Singh said that contribution of each citizen is vital in building #ViksitBharat. He noted that women-led scientific projects are no longer isolated

On #NationalScienceDay2026, we pay tribute to Sir C. V. Raman, whose groundbreaking research on the scattering of light earned Nobel Prize and continues to inspire generations. This year’s theme, “Women in Science: Catalyzing Viksit Bharat,” underscores the vital role of women

On the occasion of National Science Day 2026, the theme “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat” highlights the vital role of women in India’s scientific and technological progress. Survey of India proudly acknowledges the dedication and excellence of its women

“Every line on the map has a purpose, and every boundary tells a story.” The Political Map of India shows more than just the country’s borders. It presents the official boundaries of India and helps us understand how the country is organized administratively. The map shows all

The Survey of India commemorates National Survey Dayon 10 April, marking the historic beginning of the Great Trigonometrical Survey. The Great Trigonometrical Survey (GTS), spanning from Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari) to the Himalayas, aimed to measure the meridian arc of the Earth

Addressing the launch of the Department of Geospatial Science and Technology DTU_Official, Secretary DSTIndia Prof. Abhay Karandikar called it a significant step in strengthening India’s geospatial capabilities. He noted that geospatial science is becoming central to sectors such as

Secretary DSTIndia Prof Abhay Karandikar emphasised that the Department of Geospatial Science and Technology DTU_Official must go beyond academic programmes to emerge as a leading research hub—driving technological innovation, supporting start-ups, and contributing to national missions.

A proud moment for DSTIndia. Secretary DSTIndia Prof. Abhay Karandikar’s appointment as Full-Time Member, NITI Aayog marks a significant step bringing deep technological insight into national decision-making and strengthening innovation-led, evidence-based governance. PMO India

Survey of India entered (SoI) into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Technological University (DTU), strengthening collaboration between government and academia in geospatial science. The MoU was signed by Smt. Bindu Manghat, Director, International Boundary

The Executive Board (EB) Meeting of UN-GGIM Asia-Pacific was successfully hosted by the Survey of India on 27th April 2026. This marked the first official EB meeting under the co-chairmanship of India, represented by the Surveyor General of India, and the Republic of Korea,

Survey of India enables a deeper understanding of terrain through accurate representation of elevation using contours in topographical maps. Contours provide valuable insights into landforms, slopes, and surface characteristics, helping users interpret whether the terrain is