National Seminar on
Challenges in Implementing Geo-Information Technology Solutions
17-18 November, 2015
(As part of International Map Year and GIS Day Celebrations)
Venue: CESS, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana
Circular
Organized by:
Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad
Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA), Hyderabad Chapter
GIS India, Hyderabad and
Department of Geography and Geo-informatics, Osmania University, Hyderabad
Hosted by:
CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL STUDIES (CESS)
Nizamiah Observatory Campus, Begumpet,
Hyderabad – 500 016, Telangana State, India.
Ph: 040-23402789, cell: 9963568333, 9849047827
Fax: 040-23406808, web: www.cess.ac.in; email: [email protected];
email: [email protected].
International Cartographic Association (ICA) has declared 2015–2016 as the International Map Year with the
objective to promote the importance of maps and Geo-information Technology in society. GIS Day is celebrated all
over the world, every year, on the third Wednesday of November. To deliberate and arrive upon the rapidly growing
Geo-spatial technology, its applications and its challenges in implementation of solutions a National Seminar is being
organized during 17-18, November 2015 at Hyderabad.
Maps, Satellite Imagery, GPS, and Photogrammetry, Mobiles, Web Portals and other emerging geospatial
technologies are being used to generate GIS databases and update Topographic and Thematic maps for various
applications. Besides, Socio-Economic, Demographic and Environment data and maps provide better insight into
themes that range from sustainability of resources to livelihoods and public health. It is, therefore, most important
that everyone can freely access, retrieve and thereby use maps and geographic information for operational use,
research and academic purposes. Also, it is important to strengthen Capacity Building and develop GIS education and
'Trainer of Trainers' (ToT), besides career opportunities.
The seminar will demonstrate the latest techniques to the practitioners, decision makers, professionals and others, the
importance of using and generating databases and showcase applications in a national and regional context. This
seminar will also deliberate the challenges in implementing GIS in India.
We are happy to invite you for the two-day National Seminar on the theme “Challenges in Implementing GeoInformation Technology Solutions” to be held during 17-18, November 2015 at Centre for Economic and
Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad. The Seminar is jointly organized by INCA, Hyderabad Chapter, GIS India,
Geography Department and CESS.
About the Organizations:
Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS) was established as an autonomous body registered under the
Societies Act in the year 1980. It is located in Hyderabad. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) has
recognized it as a national institute. The Centre's research revolves around the economic and social problems.
Conducting interdisciplinary research in analytical and applied areas of Social Sciences, encompassing socioeconomic and other aspects of development, constitute the predominant activities of the Centre.
Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA) founded on 7th August, 1979 at Hyderabad, has evolved into
one of the biggest mapping organizations of its kind in the country. INCA is devoted to the promotion and
development of cartography as a graphic mode of communication. It has eminent cartographers, geographers, remote
sensing / GIS professionals, besides from industry as its members.
GIS India journal was launched in January 1992, with the aim of spreading awareness about the powerful tool of
GIS with potential for application in a wide spectrum of development sectors. GIS India has been addressing policy
and other issues, besides articles and news on latest trends in fields of Photogrammetry, GPS, Total Station, Remote
Sensing Lidar etc. GIS India also gives information about careers and courses besides company profiles and
comprehensive calendar of conferences /events in India and across the globe.
Department of Geography of Osmania University is one of the oldest and biggest in South India. Established in
1942 it offers M.Sc Geography, Geo-informatics, P.G. Diploma in Geographical Cartography, Town and Country
Planning and Ph D Programme. The Department is conferred with the status of Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) by
UGC. It receives assistance from UGC (SAP) and DST.
Venue of Seminar:
The venue (CESS) is located in the city, 6 km from Secunderabad Railway Station and 30 km from RGIA airport,
Shamshabad. The Centre is housed in the premises of 5 acre campus of Nizamiah Observatory at Begumpet,
Hyderabad.
Scope of the Seminar:
To deliberate the role and importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology as a decision-making
tool.
To discuss the growing importance of spatial data and techniques in various applications and challenges in
implementing solutions.
To exchange views to access, share maps and geographic data / information for operational use, research and
academic purposes.
To focus on the importance of geospatial education, training, skill development and career prospects.
To highlight the importance of socio-economic, demographic, environmental and meteorological data in carrying
inter-disciplinary studies for societal applications.
Seminar Theme
The Main Theme of the Seminar is “Challenges in Implementing Geo-Information Technology Solutions”.
Sub -Themes of Seminar:
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Emerging Trends in Geospatial Technology and Challenges;
GIS Applications, Research Areas and career Prospects;
GIS based Implementation issues and Strategies;
Mobile GIS applications;
National Map Policy; High Resolution Satellite Imagery;
Land Information and Land Management Systems;
Geospatial Technology for Natural Resource Management and for Disaster Management;
Smart Cities for Urban Transformation and Regional Development;
Geospatial Technology for Spatial Planning, Health, Population Studies and Climate;
Education, Training and Skill Development;
Best Practice Solutions in Agriculture, Water and Environment using Geospatial Techniques;
Digital India.
In addition a separate session will be held on Telangana with focus on “Mission Kakatiya, Haritha Haram, Water
Grid and Hyderabad Metro”.
Guidelines for Submission of Abstracts / Full Papers
The paper should be an original contribution, including on-going / completed / unpublished research w o r k ,
highlighting the theme / sub-themes of the seminar. The abstract and full paper should be submitted by email to
[email protected] only in English. The title page of the abstract should carry the name of the authors, a
concise and informative title, affiliation and address and email address, of all authors.
The paper must be limited to 3000 words (8 to 10 pages, A4size, including the tables and references. It must include
brief abstract (300 words), introduction, theoretical framework, methodology, database analysis, results, conclusion,
and references. The format should Times New Roman, font size 12 for text, 13 for sub heading and 14for main
heading, line spacing 1.5. The author(s) should submit the softcopy of the paper in word file only to
[email protected].
Registration Fee
The Participants should pay the registration fee only by Demand Draft, drawn in favour of “Director, Centre for
Economic and Social Studies” payable at Hyderabad. Accompanying persons are also required to pay the
registration fee.
Rs. 1500
Rs 1000
Rs. 500
Rs. 2500
$100
Academia / Faculty
INCA members
Students / Scholars / Sr. Citizens.
Industry /Corporate
Foreign delegates
Registration fee includes seminar kit, lunch, snacks and tea/coffee served during the sessions. Student delegates,
presenting papers as authors, should submit bonafide certificate from the concerned College/University.
Publication
The Abstracts / Papers would be published in the Pre-Seminar Proceedings. A few Peer reviewed papers will be
published in the GIS India Journal after the seminar.
Accommodation
The registration fee does not include accommodation. Limited guest house accommodation is available for few
outstation participants on request. (For details contact Convener: 9963568333 or mail to gisdayhyd2015 /
[email protected]).
Other Important Information
Registration Fee once paid is not refundable for non-participants. Technical committee would short list the
submitted papers for Oral presentation; rest would be included in the Poster session. The decision would be intimated
to the authors. A separate technical session for students would also be held. Participation Certificate would be
issued on request, to the delegates.
Exhibition / Stalls
An exhibition of various cartographic and surveying instruments, Remote Sensing, GIS, and GPS related products,
topographic and thematic maps, latest geospatial hardware and software demonstrations by the industry would be
showcased. Demonstration of Mobile mapping and its services will be held for interested entrepreneurs. Exhibition
stalls would be provided. Vendors are requested to book their space well in advance. (For details contact CoConvener Maj. Siva Kiran cell: 9849047827 or mail to [email protected]).
Important Dates
Abstract (300 words)
Acceptance of Abstract
Full Paper (3000 words)
: September 10, 2015
: September 25, 2015
: October 25, 2015
Chief Patron : Prof. CH Hanumantha Rao,
Former Member, Planning Commission and Founder Member, CESS
Patron
: Prof. S. Galab, Director, CESS
Advisory Committee
Padmasri. Dr. D P Rao
Dr. T. Hanuman Chowdary
Sri A K Goel, IAS (Retd), Advisor, Govt. of Telangana
Sri. S P. Tucker, IAS, Spl Chief Secretary, Planning, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Sri. B. P. Acharya, IAS, Prl. Secretary, Planning and Tourism, Government of Telangana
Sri. B. Kalyan Chakravarthy, IAS, DG, EPTRI
Dr. B V R Mohan Reddy, MD, Cyient
Dr. M. Anji Reddy, Director, R & D, JNTU, Hyderabad
Dr. HC Mishra, IFS, Forest Department, Hyderabad.
Dr. V. Madhava Rao, Head, CGARD, NIRD&PR
Sri. G S Kumar, GIS India.
Technical Committee
Convener
: Dr.V. Raghavaswamy, (ex NRSC)
Co-Convener
: Prof. C. Ramachandraiah, CESS
Dr. K. S. Rajan
: IIIT, Hyderabad
Dr. Mrs. Kausalya Ramchandran: CRIDA
Dr. Mrs. Vijayalakshmi
: JNTU, Hyderabad
Dr. Ashok Hanjagadi
: Bangalore University
Dr. Dhirandhar
: Dharwad University
Dr. Siddiqui
:Allahabad University
Dr. Mrs. D V Ramani
: NRSC
Dr. Sujatha Ghosh
: ADRIN
Dr. G. Suryanarayana
: EPTRI
Sri. S. Vishwanath
: (ex. HMDA)
Organizing Committee
Sri. T. Sanjeev Kumar
Prof. A. Kamalakar Reddy
Prof. S. Vijaya Kumar
Prof. Mrs. A V Sashikala
Prof. C. Venugopal Rao
Dr. Mohd Akhtar Ali
Er. D.Narsinga Rao
Sri. K G Sunder Rao
Mr. Shashivardhan Reddy
Mr. K. S. Prasad
Sri. T.Gangadhar Rao
Sri. Vishnuvardhan Reddy
Sri. B. Sathapathy
Sri. Mahdeep Singh
Sri. K K Pappan
Dr. R. Sudhakar Goud
Maj. Siva Kiran
Co-Convener, GIS India,
[email protected];
Cell:9849047827
: Chairman,, ASG, SOI
: Osmania University
: CESS
: Head, Geography, OU
: Osmania University
: Osmania University
: INCA
: INCA
: NRSC
: INCA
: RSI
: VSMAP
: INCA
: Industry
: Industry
: Telangana University
Dr. P. Padmanabha Rao
Convener, CESS
Cell: 963568333
[email protected]
[email protected]
For all seminar related correspondence please write: Convener/Co-convener.
National Seminar on
Challenges in Implementing Geo-Information Technology Solutions
17-18 November, 2015, Hyderabad
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