INCOIS Receives National Geospatial Practitioner Award 2025
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has been conferred the National Geospatial Practitioner Award 2025 for its exceptional application of open-source spatial technologies. The award was presented during the Open Source GIS Day (Edition 02) held at IIT Bombay, recognizing INCOIS’s contributions to marine geospatial intelligence and data-driven ocean management.
INCOIS is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), headquartered in Hyderabad. It is responsible for providing ocean information and advisory services to various stakeholders, including fishermen, coastal authorities, disaster management agencies, and researchers. It plays a crucial role in India’s Ocean Observation and Forecasting System, supporting both national policy and operational preparedness.
The National Geospatial Practitioner Award is a prestigious recognition granted to institutions demonstrating innovative uses of geospatial technology. INCOIS’s use of open-source GIS (Geographic Information Systems) platforms has made oceanographic data more accessible, transparent, and adaptable for a wide range of applications. The award was handed to INCOIS Director T.M. Balakrishnan Nair by former ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar, further highlighting its national value.
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