Survey of India, The National Survey and Mapping Organization of the country under the Department of Science & Technology, is the OLDEST SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVT. OF INDIA.
Survey of India using new technologies for mapping and data generation. It was set up in 1767 and has evolved rich traditions over the years. In its assigned role as the nation's Principal Mapping Agency, Survey of India bears a special responsibility to ensure that the country's domain is explored and mapped suitably.
Survey of India Provide base maps for expeditious and integrated development and ensure that all resources contribute with their full measure to the progress, prosperity and security of our country now and for generations to come.
Survey of India (SOI) is one of the oldest organized surveying institutions in the world. The organization was established in 1767, with a history of more than 250 years and rich heritage of accurate geospatial information. Preparation of up-to-date topographical maps of India is the primary role of SoI. The Survey of India also acts as an adviser to Government of India on all survey related matters. The responsibilities of Survey of India include :
Over the years, Survey of India has generated an untold wealth of knowledge, data and experience. With its reputation for high standards and accuracy, it has evolved processes and techniques to generate Geospatial information of very high value and today has a large work force of highly skilled and professional surveyors, engineers, mathematicians, geographers, geodesy scientists, astronomers, cartographers and intrepid field workers.
Survey of India bears a special responsibility to ensure that the country's domain is explored and mapped suitably, provide base maps for expeditious and integrated development
The Govt of India in Feb 2021 announced radical changes to mapping policy of India. It has announced a new Geospatial policy to unlock altogether new avenues for business.
Geodetic & Research Branch has installed Survey of India patterns Tide Gauges, Acoustic Tide gauges and Pressure Sensor Tide Gauges along the Indian coast at various Major and Minor ports of India .
Survey of India (SoI) is the National Mapping Agency (NMA) of the country under Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India. SoI has developed a mobile application named "सहयोग"(Sahyog).
The Director,
Map Archive & Dissemination Centre,
Hathibarkala Estate, New Cantt Road,
Dehradun,
Uttarakhand Pin - 248001
mtr[dot]soi[at]gov[dot]in
+91-135-2747051-58 Ext 5069, 5066
The Director,
Near CH '0' Circle, Highway,
Indulal Yagnik Marg,
Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382007
info@bisag.gujarat.gov.in
+91 79 23213081/82/90