Rourkela, Feb. 12 -- Spatial Directorate) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 11 February 2026 to promote collaboration in geospatial science, mapping technologies and advanced research in engineering and science. The partnership combines Survey of India's expertise in national mapping and geodesy with NIT Rourkela's strengths in geo-dynamics, remote sensing, earth sciences and climate studies. The agreement enables joint research projects, academic events and technical exchanges in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy-2022.
The MoU was signed by Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Director, NIT Rourkela, and Smt. Swarnima Bajpai, Director, Odisha & Chhattisgarh Geo-Spatial Directorate, Survey of India. The initiative was facilit...