Significance of Geospatial technology and status of its education and training in India

In the era of information technology with rapid advancement in computing, decision making has become more informed and scientific and in this field Geospatial Technology has emerged strongly with diverse applications. It has been identified as one of the three most important emerging fields along with nanotechnology and biotechnology because of providing unbiased, reliable, repetitive and synoptic nature of data as well as tools for integration of information for analysis, which is very useful in the management and monitoring of natural resources. There is requirement of trained and skilled personnel for the maximum potential exploration of this technology and also need to introduce it in education system for its wider understanding. There is also a need of well thought of plans for broader acceptability and awareness regarding geospatial technology for development of human resource through training and education. This paper discusses the necessity of formal education in the field of Geospatial Technology in India with respect to existing programmes and facilities provided by various institutions in the country.