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'''India Chapter of OSGeo'''
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== '''About OSGeo-India Chapter''' ==
  
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Geographical Information Systems were seen as very special and very complex domain in India. There is a lot of hype attached with it and with that obviously high cost. So far such systems were seen as something to be used for high level planning and complex scientific operations by large corporates and Govt research agencies or departments only. Also the older mapping policy of India prevented virtually anybody except governments to possess any map data.
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Some people are interested in mapdata as such licenced softwares remain unutilized in various government offices because they require either extensive training or easy availability on multiple locations. All this can be changed by the use of Free/Opensource software tools. There is hardly any proprietary GIS software that can show text in Unicode standard in maps. This is significant since all government data and most educational institutions work in local language media. FOSS GIS has already shown this solution. Thus, Free/Opensource Geospatial softwares which are much more powerful and usable can be used for developing systems where more and more public participation is sought.
  
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== '''About India OSGeo Chapter''' ==
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The OSGeo-India Chapter is formed to fulfill the mission and objectives described in this document. OSGeo-India Chapter will earnestly follow the Local Chapter Guidelines stipulated by OSGeo and cooperate closely with OSGeo Board in promoting the use and development of OSGeo projects in India. The OSGeo-India Chapter will strive to serve anyone interested in Open Source Geospatial Solutions and related issues, and to cover all the activities associated with the application, development and promotion of Open Source Geospatial solutions in India.
  
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Geographical Information Systems were seen as very special and very complex domain in India. There is a lot of hype attached with it and with that obviously high cost. So far such systems were seen as something to be used for high level planning and complex scientific operations by large corporates and Govt research agencies or departments only. Also the older mapping policy of India prevented virtually anybody except governments to possess any map data. The picture is however changing fast.
 
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With recent developments in the areas of right-to-information and National Map Policy (http://dst.gov.in/whats_new/press_releases05/cabinet-approves.htm), there is a sudden increased awareness towards GIS based information systems. National Urban Renewal Mission (http://pmindia.nic.in/lspeech.asp?id=235), a well funded initiative has made use of GIS in urban local bodies mandatory. A large portion of geodata will now be freely available.All goverement departments are now trying to find easier ways to manage, update and publish information for the public. There are also large number of NGOs and citizen organisation which are working in areas like ubran poverty, town planning, solid waste management,rural development, school education,environmental issues etc. and they have started understanding and appreciating the importance of community GIS systems.
 
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However growth of GIS is hindered by highly priced proprietory softwares and unavailability of public geodata. Many of such licenced softwares remain unutilized in various government offices because they require either extensive training or easy availability on multiple locations. All this can be changed by the use of Free/Opensource software tools. There is hardly any proprietory GIS software that can show text in Unicode standard in maps . This is significant since all governmet data and most educational institutions work in local language media . FOSS GIS has already shown this solution. Thus, Free/Opensource Geospatial softwares which are much more powerful and usable can be used for developing systems where more and more public participation is sought.
 
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The India OSGeo Chapter is formed to fulfill the mission
 
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and objectives described in this document. India OSGeo Chapter will earnestly follow the Local Chapter Guidelines stipulated by OSGeo and cooperate closely with OSGeo Board in promoting the use and development of OSGeo projects in India. The India OSGeo Chapter will strive to serve anyone interested in Open Source Geospatial Solutions and related issues, and to cover all the activities associated with the application, development and promotion of Open Source Geospatial solutions in India.
 
  
 
=== Mission ===
 
=== Mission ===
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* Advocacy of and promoting Localized GIS
 
* Advocacy of and promoting Localized GIS
 
* Act as a bridge between various groups like Developers, Application Users, NGOs, Government departments
 
* Act as a bridge between various groups like Developers, Application Users, NGOs, Government departments
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* mentor various FOSS GIS miniprojects by providing resources such as technical guidence, webspace etc.
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* mentor various FOSS GIS miniprojects by providing resources such as technical guidance, webspace etc.
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=== Objectives ===
 
=== Objectives ===
  
 
Development:
 
Development:
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* follow up on indian language support in various free/opensource GIS tools like GRASS, MapServer etc.
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* follow up on Indian language support in various free/opensource GIS tools like GRASS, MapServer etc.
 
* initiative for standardisation of publicly available geodata  
 
* initiative for standardisation of publicly available geodata  
 
* setting up WMS/WFS based geodata servers using publicly available geodata
 
* setting up WMS/WFS based geodata servers using publicly available geodata
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* toolkit for localised GIS including with special focus on schools, governments , public causes such as child malnutririon, mass education.
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* toolkit for localised GIS including with special focus on schools, governments, public causes such as child malnutrition, mass education.
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POCs ('''P'''roof '''O'''f '''C'''oncept demos):
 
POCs ('''P'''roof '''O'''f '''C'''oncept demos):
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* Workshops and Training sessions for
 
* Workshops and Training sessions for
 
** comp science students/teachers
 
** comp science students/teachers
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** geology/geography/civil engineering students and teachers
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** geo-informatics/geology/geography/civil engineering students and teachers
 
** others
 
** others
 
* Special Lectures
 
* Special Lectures
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=== Legal status ===
 
=== Legal status ===
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OSGeo India is registered as, 'Open Source Geospatial (OSGeo)', on 2nd April 2008 at Hyderabad (India).
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https://goo.gl/photos/47h8zqAvhrJcSwCT6
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The activities are managed by the '''Office''' located at <br>
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International Institute of Information Technology<br>
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Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500032, Andhra Pradesh, India<br>
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Contact E-mail: rajan at iiit dot ac dot in
  
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(to be added)
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== '''India OSGeo Chapter Executive''' ==
  
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== '''India OSGeo Chapter Officers''' ==
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<b>Chairman</b><br>
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Mr N.Kutumba Rao<br>
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Director General(retd)<br>
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Geological Survey of India<br>
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<b>Secretary</b><br>
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Mr. V. Ravi Kumar*<br>
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http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/OSGeo_Advocate#Ravi_Kumar_Vundavalli<br>
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12-11-120, Aryapuram,Rajahmundry 533104<br>
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Director (Retired) <br>
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Centre for Geoinformation Management and Training, Training Inistitute<br> Geological Survey of India, Hyderabad 500068<br>
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ravivundavalli at yahoo dot com<br>
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<b>Treasurer</b><br>
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Dr K.S.Rajan<br>
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Associate Professor<br>
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International Institute of Information Technology<br>
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Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500 032, India<br>
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rajan at iiit dot ac dot in<br>
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<b>Executive Members</b><br>
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Dr. S.N. Prasad<br>
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Open source Geospatial Foundation- India<br>
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International Institute of Information Technology<br>
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Gachibowli,Hyderabad 500032<br>
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narendra_prasad at yahoo dot com<br>
  
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<b>India OSGeo Representative</b><br>
 
 
Dr P.S.Roy<br>
 
Dr P.S.Roy<br>
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Deputy Director (RS&GIS-AA)<br>
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University Center for Earth and Space Sciences<br>
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National Remote Sensing Agency<br>
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University of Hyderabad<br>
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(Deptartment of Space, Government of India)<br>
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Hyderabad 500032<br>
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Balanagar, Hyderabad-500 037<br>
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psroy13 at gmail dot com<br>
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Telephone :+91-40-23884255
 
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Fax: +91-40-23875932<br>
 
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E-Mail: psr at nrsa dot gov dot in
 
  
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<b>India OSGeo Chapter Coordinator</b><br>
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Dr Swarna Subbarao<br>
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Dr. Yashodhan Joshi<br>
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Surveyor General (Retired), Survey of India <br>
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CEO Relatioware<br>
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Hyderabad
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Pune, India<br>
 
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yyj at relationware dot in<br>
 
  
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<b>OSGeo Software Development Committee</b><br>
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Dr R.C.Prasad<br>
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Chairpersons<br>  
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Assistant Professor<br>
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(Prototyping, Localization, Proof of Concepts etc.)<br>
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International Institute of Information Technology<br>
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Dr. Jitendra Shah<br>
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Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500032<br>
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VJTI Mumbai, India<br>
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rcprasad at iiit dot ac dot in<br>
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jituviju at gmail dot com<br>
 
  
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Dr. T.V. Ramachandra<br>
 
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Indian Institute of Science<br>
 
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Bangalore, India<br>
 
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cestvr at ces dot iisc dot ernet dot in<br>
 
  
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<b>Regional Events Committee</b><br>
 
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Chairpersons<br>
 
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Mr. V. Ravi Kumar*<br>
 
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Director<br>
 
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Geodata Division,
 
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Southern Region<br>
 
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Geological Survey of India<br>
 
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Bandalaguda,
 
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Hyderabad 500068<br>
 
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India<br>
 
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ravivundavalli at yahoo dot com<br>
 
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(*Ravi is involved in India OSGEO Chapter in a purely personal capacity)<br>
 
  
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Mr. Neeraj Dixit<br>
 
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Product Manager
 
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Autodesk India Pvt. Ltd.<br>
 
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Infrastructure Solutions Division (ISD)<br>
 
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Neeraj dot Dixit at autodesk dot com<br>
 
  
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<b>Education and Training Committee</b><br>
 
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Chairpersons<br>
 
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Dr. N.J. Pawar<br>
 
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Department of Geology,
 
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Pune University<br>
 
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Ganeshkhind Road<br>
 
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Pune 411007, India<br>
 
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njpawar at unipune dot ernet dot in
 
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Dr. S.N. Prasad<br>
 
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Sàlim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON)<br>
 
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Deccan Regional Station,
 
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Secunderabad - 500 017, India<br>
 
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wetlands at sancharnet dot in<br>
 
  
 
<b>Advisors</b><br>
 
<b>Advisors</b><br>
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Dr. H.S.Rai, hardeep.rai at gmail dot com [http://hs.raiandrai.com HS.RaiAndRai.com]<br>
 
Dr. S.S. Thigale (spathigale at rediffmail dot com)<br>
 
Dr. S.S. Thigale (spathigale at rediffmail dot com)<br>
 
Dr. Rajendra Jagdale (rajendra dot jagdale at gmail dot com)<br>
 
Dr. Rajendra Jagdale (rajendra dot jagdale at gmail dot com)<br>
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Mr. Ashok Saraf (saraf dot ashok at gmail dot com)<br>
 
Mr. Ashok Saraf (saraf dot ashok at gmail dot com)<br>
 
Dr. Venkatesh Raghavan (venkat at osgeo dot org)<br>
 
Dr. Venkatesh Raghavan (venkat at osgeo dot org)<br>
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Dr. K S Rajan (rajan at iiit dot ac dot in)<br>
 
 
Mr. Kiran Chandra (kiranfsf at gmail dot com)<br>
 
Mr. Kiran Chandra (kiranfsf at gmail dot com)<br>
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Mr. Achuthan Mohan (achuthanmohan at gmail dot com)<br>
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Dr. Peddada Jagadeeswararao (pjr_geoin at rediffmail dot com)<br>
 
..Add more Advisors here
 
..Add more Advisors here
  
 
== '''Initial Membership''' ==
 
== '''Initial Membership''' ==
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* Dr. Gautam Talukdar
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* Achuthan Mohan
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* Dr. Awase Khirni Syed
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* Dr. Tarun P. Singh
 
* Amol A. Sale
 
* Amol A. Sale
 
* Anand Akmanchi
 
* Anand Akmanchi
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* Aneel Kumar.V
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* Anil Kumar.K.V
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* Anivar Aravind
 
* Ankur Mehrotra
 
* Ankur Mehrotra
 
* Gangavane
 
* Gangavane
 
* Indrajit Patil
 
* Indrajit Patil
 
* Jayant Kirtane
 
* Jayant Kirtane
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* Kanhaiya Kale
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* Kanhaiya K. Kale
 
* Mahalakshmi Narayanan
 
* Mahalakshmi Narayanan
 
* Mahesh Jeevane
 
* Mahesh Jeevane
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* A.V.Satya Kumar
 
* A.V.Satya Kumar
 
* Praveen Kumar Sinha
 
* Praveen Kumar Sinha
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* Santosh Gaikwad
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* [http://www.wetlandsofindia.org/santosh/index.html Santosh Gaikwad]
 
* C. Pattanaik
 
* C. Pattanaik
 
* [http://www.gndec.ac.in/~hsrai/ Hardeep Singh Rai]
 
* [http://www.gndec.ac.in/~hsrai/ Hardeep Singh Rai]
 
* M.Surendranath
 
* M.Surendranath
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* Ditty Mathew
 
* N.Rajendran
 
* N.Rajendran
 
* Srinivasan K
 
* Srinivasan K
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* Add your name here
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* Nageswaran B
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* N.R.S.Reddy
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* L.P.Singh
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* A.J.Prakash Naveen
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* S.Ramamurthy
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* B.K. Sahu
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* J.Simhachalam
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* V.Hanumantha Rao
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* S.Ananda Murty
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* K.Seshayya
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* N.Padmayya
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* N.R.Ramesh
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* U.S.N.Reddy
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* R.M.Sundaram
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* Vimal Kumar
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* Narayana Aroori
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* P M Bala Manikavelu
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* RVN Srinivas
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* M Arulraj
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* Satya Prasad Sarilla
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* Suresh Verma
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* Kumar Parakram
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* Pranav Kumar
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* Harish Kumar Solanki
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. V.Bala Sankar
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== '''Activity of  OSGeo India Chapter ''' ==
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Coming-up Workshop: https://cerg.org.in/foss4g-workshop
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Pl see link http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/User_talk:Ravivundavalli<br>
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<!--== '''Meetings of India OSGeo Chapter ''' == -->
  
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  Temporary mailing list - http://wgrass.media.osaka-cu.ac.jp/mailman/listinfo/osgeo_discuss
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<!--* 4th Oct 2006, Hyderabad [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Talk:India Meeting Minutes]-->
  
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== '''Meetings of India Chapter ''' ==
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<!--* 24th Jan 2006, Hyderabad<br>-->
  
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* <u>4th Oct 2006, Hyderabad</u><br>
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<!--We are Happy to ANNOUNCE that we had a very successful OSGeo Workshop at  -->
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Venue: NRSA, Hyderabad<br>
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<!--Map World Forum 2007 today, and thank all the participants for the same. We are also very grateful to our Sponsors OSGeo.org and our Donors thru GNOME Foundation for the financial support in hosting -->
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Duration: 11:00AM to 01:30 PM<br>
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<!--this event.<br>-->
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Participation:20 members (12 from NRSA)<br> 
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<!--Later in the day, the first meeting of the newly constituted Executive Council (Board) of OSGeo-India was held. <br>-->
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A tentative agenda was put up by  Dr Rajan, OSGEO Advisor. The meeting was initiated with Ravi Kumar explaining the philosophy of OSGEO, and FOSS GIS, by running info on the projector.<br>
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== Communication ==
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There was an open discussion on what the Chapter would like to work on in the months and years ahead. Here is a Summary of the discussions -
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# Request to all those present to join the mailing list and become members of the OSGeo India Chapter and actively contribute in its activities.
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* Through mailing lists
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# Can the chapter become a platform to promote sharing of the data between different Geodata users. One suggestion was to digitize widely available datasets like tourist maps etc and make it more widely available
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** Discuss: subscribe at http://lists.osgeo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/india-discuss
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# Better documentation of not just on the software usage but also its algorithms, to the extent possible. This will primarily help those who want to link up different components of the Open source towards building a operational system. This will help carry these tools from the developers domain to the users domain.
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** Board: subscribe at http://lists.osgeo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/india-board
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# There should be an emphasis on the Development of Tutorials or Training Kits for three different kinds of audiences/users -
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## Basic installation, setup and fundamentals
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You can search these archives through Nabble: http://osgeo-org.1560.n6.nabble.com/OSGeo-India-Local-Chapter-f5000899.html
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## Education and Training purposes
 
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## for linking with other tools of domain expertise or thematic models
 
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# Some amount of standardization of formats and conversion tools
 
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# In the Indian context, how can we make it more participatory GIS, so that a wealth of data can be generated from users and supplemented to the current base layers. Can some filters/tools be developed for such efforts
 
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# Metadata listing through a kind of a survey of the members in India to draw up a matrix/table of FOSS4G tools/softwares (GRASS, Q-GIS, POSTGIS, GEOtools, etc etc) and the main areas of application - this will be kind of a starting point for anyone to lookup when he starts out or needs help with a certain procedure or thematic application.
 
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# Efforts at development of tools that are more suited to the Indian conditions and needs. In the discussions about coding for possible customisation was touched upon by Dr Pandian. He also expressed the problems of different platforms, Ex: Java and other.
 
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# Demonstrate in our own ways how OpenSource can help build grassroot level GIS applications and interfaces - this will help increase the interest of other stakeholders.
 
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# Free Software Foundation of Andhra Pradesh has agreed to provide support at the developmental level and are now involved in making GRASS available in Telugu
 
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# Funding - both direct and indirect (voluntary) sources need to be explored and encouraged, with the primary philosophy being that the development or application will be based on FOSS.
 
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# Mapworld Forum - we set up a team of about 4/5 volunteers to coordinate the efforts to this, planning both the logistics and the content for the Booth + Workshop. Some ideas on what can be demonstrated was discussed, both in terms of various FOSS4G tools and its sample applications. NRSA has also agreed to provide some sample datasets for this activity.                                         One suggestion was, if we can ask Sanjay@GISDevelopment for a Keynote Speaker on OSGeo, then can it be possible for having an Indian Speaker to give an overview of the efforts begin here. Neeraj said that since Autodesk is a GoldSponsor of MapWorld, GaryLang will be coming and he might be speaking on OSGeo - not confirmed as yet. Reg. funding from Autodesk India for the booth, there was no commitment as such - we plan to write a letter asking Autodesk and other organisations in India to support us.                                                                                          The consensus was on asking for a 24sq.m booth area, and have about 6systems to demonstrate the activities, including a LCD projector - the costs are being worked out.
 
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# Setting up an India based server for the Chapter - Dr.Rajan and Dr.Roy will explore the possibilities at their respective institutions and will report by next meeting.
 
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# Next meeting is planned in first half of November. The meeting may be preceded with a few hours of work on setting up demonstrable systems and checking the knowledge levels.<br>
 
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We would like to get the feedback/suggestion/ideas from  the members of the community to build on these initial thoughts.<br>
 
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Thanks.
 
  
 
== '''Links''' ==
 
== '''Links''' ==
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* India OSGeo Chapter - https://india.osgeo.org/
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* OSGeo India's Societal project - http://www.mana-rajahmundry.org/
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* OSGeo India's Societal GIS project (under development) with crowdsourcing - http://www.mana-rajahmundry.org/namma-mysuru/
 
* National Remote Sensing Agency - http://www.nrsa.gov.in/
 
* National Remote Sensing Agency - http://www.nrsa.gov.in/
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* GIS based Village Information System - Maharashtra (Hosting Courtsey : Media Center, Osaka City) - http://gisws.media.osaka-cu.ac.jp/maha_map.dev/
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* GIS based Village Information System - Maharashtra - http://indictrans.in/demos/maha_map.dev/
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* Human Development Index (Jalna, Maharashtra)- http://www.indictrans.in/?q=projects/gis/ghdi
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* Maharashtra Coverage - Neighbourhood Village - http://indictrans.in/demos/maha_map.coverage/village_search_k.php
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* GIS based Slum Information System (Korba Slum, Mumbai) - http://indictrans.in/demos/chameleon/samples/htdocs/korba.phtml
 
* Mumbai Free Map - http://mumbai.freemap.in/ | http://www.crit.org.in/projects/gis
 
* Mumbai Free Map - http://mumbai.freemap.in/ | http://www.crit.org.in/projects/gis
 
* Bangalore Free Map - http://bangalore.freemap.in/
 
* Bangalore Free Map - http://bangalore.freemap.in/
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* Tamil Nadu Animal Disease Infformation - http://www.animaldiseaseinfo.tn.nic.in
 
* Tamil Nadu Animal Disease Infformation - http://www.animaldiseaseinfo.tn.nic.in
 
* GRASS GIS mirror India - http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/grass/index.php
 
* GRASS GIS mirror India - http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/grass/index.php
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* GRDSS (GRASS GUI)  - http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/grdss/index.php
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* GRDSS (GRASS GUI)  - http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/foss
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* FOSS at IISc - http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/foss
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* Visualisation of resource maps of Cheruvannur Grama Panchayat. Panchayats are 3rd stratum of administration in India. [Bilingual: English and Malayalam] - http://cheruvannur.web4all.in/resources/
 
* Free GIS India - http://freegis.gnu.org.in/
 
* Free GIS India - http://freegis.gnu.org.in/
 
* ENVIS Wetland Ecosystems India - http://www.wetlandsofindia.org:8080/sacon/aboutus.jsp/
 
* ENVIS Wetland Ecosystems India - http://www.wetlandsofindia.org:8080/sacon/aboutus.jsp/
 
* GIS & Language Technology related Applications - http://indictrans.in/demos/GIS_Presentation_20061004.pdf
 
* GIS & Language Technology related Applications - http://indictrans.in/demos/GIS_Presentation_20061004.pdf
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Latest revision as of 20:35, 19 July 2019


About OSGeo-India Chapter

Geographical Information Systems were seen as very special and very complex domain in India. There is a lot of hype attached with it and with that obviously high cost. So far such systems were seen as something to be used for high level planning and complex scientific operations by large corporates and Govt research agencies or departments only. Also the older mapping policy of India prevented virtually anybody except governments to possess any map data. Some people are interested in mapdata as such licenced softwares remain unutilized in various government offices because they require either extensive training or easy availability on multiple locations. All this can be changed by the use of Free/Opensource software tools. There is hardly any proprietary GIS software that can show text in Unicode standard in maps. This is significant since all government data and most educational institutions work in local language media. FOSS GIS has already shown this solution. Thus, Free/Opensource Geospatial softwares which are much more powerful and usable can be used for developing systems where more and more public participation is sought.

The OSGeo-India Chapter is formed to fulfill the mission and objectives described in this document. OSGeo-India Chapter will earnestly follow the Local Chapter Guidelines stipulated by OSGeo and cooperate closely with OSGeo Board in promoting the use and development of OSGeo projects in India. The OSGeo-India Chapter will strive to serve anyone interested in Open Source Geospatial Solutions and related issues, and to cover all the activities associated with the application, development and promotion of Open Source Geospatial solutions in India.


Mission

  • Promoting Free/Opensource GIS tools and publicly available Geodata
  • Advocacy of and promoting Localized GIS
  • Act as a bridge between various groups like Developers, Application Users, NGOs, Government departments
  • mentor various FOSS GIS miniprojects by providing resources such as technical guidance, webspace etc.

Objectives

Development:

  • follow up on Indian language support in various free/opensource GIS tools like GRASS, MapServer etc.
  • initiative for standardisation of publicly available geodata
  • setting up WMS/WFS based geodata servers using publicly available geodata
  • toolkit for localised GIS including with special focus on schools, governments, public causes such as child malnutrition, mass education.


POCs (Proof Of Concept demos):

  • free/opensource based GIS demos
  • localized GIS (interface and maps)
  • Collaborative platforms for participatory governance

Regional Events:

  • Workshops and Training sessions for
    • comp science students/teachers
    • geo-informatics/geology/geography/civil engineering students and teachers
    • others
  • Special Lectures
  • Demonstrations

Communication:

  • Networking Local Communities related to geo-issues
  • Mailing Lists
  • Wiki

Legal status

OSGeo India is registered as, 'Open Source Geospatial (OSGeo)', on 2nd April 2008 at Hyderabad (India). https://goo.gl/photos/47h8zqAvhrJcSwCT6

The activities are managed by the Office located at
International Institute of Information Technology
Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500032, Andhra Pradesh, India
Contact E-mail: rajan at iiit dot ac dot in

India OSGeo Chapter Executive

Chairman
Mr N.Kutumba Rao
Director General(retd)
Geological Survey of India


Secretary
Mr. V. Ravi Kumar*
http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/OSGeo_Advocate#Ravi_Kumar_Vundavalli
12-11-120, Aryapuram,Rajahmundry 533104
Director (Retired)
Centre for Geoinformation Management and Training, Training Inistitute
Geological Survey of India, Hyderabad 500068
ravivundavalli at yahoo dot com

Treasurer
Dr K.S.Rajan
Associate Professor
International Institute of Information Technology
Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500 032, India
rajan at iiit dot ac dot in

Executive Members
Dr. S.N. Prasad
Open source Geospatial Foundation- India
International Institute of Information Technology
Gachibowli,Hyderabad 500032
narendra_prasad at yahoo dot com

Dr P.S.Roy
University Center for Earth and Space Sciences
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad 500032
psroy13 at gmail dot com

Dr Swarna Subbarao
Surveyor General (Retired), Survey of India
Hyderabad

Dr R.C.Prasad
Assistant Professor
International Institute of Information Technology
Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500032
rcprasad at iiit dot ac dot in



Advisors
Dr. H.S.Rai, hardeep.rai at gmail dot com HS.RaiAndRai.com
Dr. S.S. Thigale (spathigale at rediffmail dot com)
Dr. Rajendra Jagdale (rajendra dot jagdale at gmail dot com)
Dr. Vishwas S.Kale (vskale at unipune dot ernet dot in)
Mr. Ashok Saraf (saraf dot ashok at gmail dot com)
Dr. Venkatesh Raghavan (venkat at osgeo dot org)
Mr. Kiran Chandra (kiranfsf at gmail dot com)
Mr. Achuthan Mohan (achuthanmohan at gmail dot com)
Dr. Peddada Jagadeeswararao (pjr_geoin at rediffmail dot com)
..Add more Advisors here

Initial Membership

  • Dr. Gautam Talukdar
  • Dr. Awase Khirni Syed
  • Dr. Tarun P. Singh
  • Amol A. Sale
  • Anand Akmanchi
  • Aneel Kumar.V
  • Anil Kumar.K.V
  • Anivar Aravind
  • Ankur Mehrotra
  • Gangavane
  • Indrajit Patil
  • Jayant Kirtane
  • Kanhaiya K. Kale
  • Mahalakshmi Narayanan
  • Mahesh Jeevane
  • Maneesh Prasad
  • Mohan Patil
  • N.R. Karmarkar
  • Rahul Kaura
  • Sajith
  • Saroj Akiojam
  • Shekhar Krishnan
  • Swapnil K. Hajare
  • Uttam Kumar
  • B.N. Umrikar
  • Vrishali Deosthali
  • A.V.Satya Kumar
  • Praveen Kumar Sinha
  • Santosh Gaikwad
  • C. Pattanaik
  • Hardeep Singh Rai
  • M.Surendranath
  • Ditty Mathew
  • N.Rajendran
  • Srinivasan K
  • Nageswaran B
  • N.R.S.Reddy
  • L.P.Singh
  • A.J.Prakash Naveen
  • S.Ramamurthy
  • B.K. Sahu
  • J.Simhachalam
  • V.Hanumantha Rao
  • S.Ananda Murty
  • K.Seshayya
  • N.Padmayya
  • N.R.Ramesh
  • U.S.N.Reddy
  • R.M.Sundaram
  • Vimal Kumar
  • Narayana Aroori
  • P M Bala Manikavelu
  • RVN Srinivas
  • M Arulraj
  • Satya Prasad Sarilla
  • Suresh Verma
  • Kumar Parakram
  • Pranav Kumar
  • Harish Kumar Solanki

. V.Bala Sankar

Activity of OSGeo India Chapter

Coming-up Workshop: https://cerg.org.in/foss4g-workshop

Pl see link http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/User_talk:Ravivundavalli



Communication

You can search these archives through Nabble: http://osgeo-org.1560.n6.nabble.com/OSGeo-India-Local-Chapter-f5000899.html

Links

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