Humanity’s pursuit of growth and improved living standards has always depended on the effective utilisation of Earth’s resources, which are vast yet unevenly distributed. Today, challenges such as rapid urbanisation, climate change, and resource depletion demand sustainable and technology-driven solutions. With the global population projected to approach 10 billion by 2050, the role of scientific innovation has become increasingly critical.
In this context, Geospatial Sciences and Technologies (GST) have emerged as powerful tools for understanding Earth systems, managing resources, and addressing environmental and societal challenges. By integrating disciplines such as remote sensing, GIS, GNSS, computer science, and environmental sciences, GST enables informed decision-making for sustainable development, disaster management, and national planning. Importantly, geospatial technologies today form the backbone of modern defence systems worldwide, as evidenced in operations such as Operation Sindoor, as well as in global conflicts like the Russia–Ukraine conflict, where satellite intelligence, navigation, and real-time geospatial analytics play a decisive role.
Aligned with national priorities and global developments, Delhi Technological University established the Multidisciplinary Centre for Geoinformatics (MCG) in 2019, which significantly contributed to geospatial education, research, and policy initiatives, including the inclusion of Geomatics in GATE (2022) and participation in UNWGIC 2022. Building on this strong foundation, the Centre was elevated to a full-fledged Department in 2025.
The Department currently offers NEP-aligned Ph.D., M.Tech. (Geoinformatics), M.Tech. (By Research – Geoinformatics), and M.Sc. (Geospatial Science) programmes. We also intend to launch UG programs viz B.Tech (Geoinformatics), Integrated B.Sc – M.Sc and Executive M.Tech programs. Our vision is “to be a leading multidisciplinary nodal centre in Geospatial Sciences and Technologies through academic excellence, innovation, research, enterprise development, and policy leadership.”
India’s rapid advancements in space and geospatial domains—led by Indian Space Research Organisation through landmark missions such as Chandrayaan and Aditya-L1, along with progressive policies in geospatial and drone sectors—underscore the strategic importance of this field in national development.
To realise our vision, the Department is focused on establishing Centres of Excellence, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through collaborations with government, industry, and academia, and building skilled human resources through multidisciplinary education. We are also committed to contributing to national initiatives in geospatial education, policy development, standardisation, and capacity building.
As we advance, we remain dedicated to excellence in education, impactful research, and meaningful contributions to national development and strategic capability through geospatial science and technology.
Dr (Col) Kailash Chandra Tiwari, Professor
(Head of Department)
Department of Geospatial Sciences and Technologies
Delhi Technological University
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