Workshop on

DigitalMaps@Work in Villages

Wednesday: 4 December 2024

Agenda

1000 - 1100 Opening session: Leveraging Geospatial for Inclusive Rural Development
Dr Shirish Ravan

Moderator

Dr Shirish Ravan

Founder
EarthSight Foundation

Dr SP Aggarwal

Dr SP Aggarwal

Director of the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC)
Department of Space, GoI

Dr Jayant Kulkarni

Dr Jayant Kulkarni

Executive Director
Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini

Dr Vinod Bothale

Dr Vinod Bothale

Resident Expert, Space Applications
IN-SPACe

1100 - 1130 Tea Break
1130 - 1300 Showcasing Tech Solutions from the NGE and Private Sector in Space, Agriculture, Water and Rural Development
Chiranjit Gua

Chiranjit Gua

Foundation for Ecological Security (FES)

Sagar Chavan

Sagar Chavan

BAIF Research Foundation

Deepak Pareek

Deepak Pareek

Agricultural Economist

Murugan Chidambaram

Murugan Chidambaram

Digital Transformation Officer
Aquaconnect

Vipul Singh

Vipul Singh

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Aereo

1300 - 1400 Lunch Break
1400 - 1530 Showcasing Tech Solutions from the NGE and Private Sector in Space, Agriculture, Water and Rural Development
Dr CP Singh

Moderator

Dr CP Singh

IN-SPACe

Dr Vinod Bothale

Keynote

Dr Vinod Bothale

Resident Expert, Space Applications
IN-SPACe

Preeti Chaudhary

Preeti Chaudhary

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Harvest Global SSP

Harsh Shah

Harsh Shah

Chief Executive Officer
Agrocast

Amruta Kar

Amruta Kar

Vassar Lab

Chandan Thakur

Chandan Thakur

Vassar Lab

Abubakar

Abubakar

Business Development Executive
Satyukt Analytics Pvt. Ltd.

1530 - 1545 Talk
Dr Srimathy Kesan

Dr Srimathy Kesan

Founder, CEO SPACE KIDZ INDIA Mission Director
ShakthiSAT

1545 - 1645 Visit to Exhibition

Workshop Overview

Geospatial World will be holding a one-day dedicated session on ‘Digital Maps at Work in Villages’ in partnership with the EarthSight Foundation, Foundation for Ecological Studies, Rambhau Mhalagi Prababodhini and National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA). The session aims to bridge the gap between advanced geospatial technologies and grassroots-level stakeholders, such as elected leaders, Panchayat officials, and NGOs. These leaders play a crucial role in shaping the development trajectory of rural areas, and it is vital that they become aware of the wealth of geospatial information available for their regions. This treasure trove of data offers critical insights into key areas such as agriculture, cultivation dynamics, water resources, natural vegetation, soil health, and disaster and climate risks. By incorporating these inputs, stakeholders can develop evidence-based Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP) and address other development challenges effectively.

The session will emphasize three guiding principles for leveraging geospatial technologies in rural development:

Know Your Village

Access historical and contemporary geospatial data to gain a comprehensive understanding of the social, economic, and environmental profile of villages over the past four decades.

Plan Data-Driven Interventions

Prioritize development initiatives based on accurate, up-to-date knowledge and seek funding and resources for effective implementation.

Assess Development Impact

Use time-series Earth observation data and on-ground indicators to evaluate the outcomes of development plans and refine strategies for future growth.

This session will also serve as a platform to showcase the capabilities of geospatial technologies in addressing grassroots challenges, transforming the perception of the geospatial industry from a "hi-tech" domain to a socially relevant, demand-driven service industry. By aligning the geospatial and space industries with the needs of rural stakeholders, the session seeks to steer sustainable rural development while empowering grassroots leadership.

Objectives of the Session

  • Empower grassroots leaders with geospatial knowledge to support data-driven rural development initiatives.
  • Bridge the gap between geospatial industries and grassroots stakeholders by addressing their specific challenges.
  • Demonstrate the utility of geospatial technologies in preparing Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP).
  • Promote evidence-based planning by leveraging time-series Earth observation data for sustainable rural development.