20 Jul 2025
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS ) received the National Geospatial Practitioner Award 2025 . The award was presented during Open Source GIS Day (Edition 02) at IIT Bombay.
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) received the National Geospatial Practitioner Award 2025 for its exceptional use of open-source spatial technologies. This prestigious award was presented during the Open Source GIS Day (Edition 02) at IIT Bombay.
About the Award
Recognizes innovative use of geospatial technology
Highlights INCOIS's contributions to marine geospatial intelligence and data-driven ocean management
Presented by former ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar, underscoring its national importance
INCOIS's Achievements
Utilizes open-source GIS platforms like QGIS and Geo Server
Provides dynamic satellite-based real-time ocean graphic services
Offers public-facing web applications for Marine Weather Advisories, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ), and Tsunami Bulletins
Integrates with remote sensing, IoT-enabled buoys, and ocean modeling systems
Significance of INCOIS's Work
Enhances real-time ocean data dissemination to end-users
Supports disaster warning systems for tsunamis, storm surges, and oil spills
Contributes to marine ecosystem monitoring, fisheries advisory, and sustainable ocean management
Strengthens spatial decision support systems using GIS-based mapping and forecasting models