27/09/2026
Survey of India at the 15th Plenary Meeting of UN-GGIM-AP | Sanya, China
Survey of India co-chaired the 15th Plenary Meeting of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP), held in Sanya, China, from 21–24 September 2026, alongside the International Symposium on “Geospatial Knowledge and Innovation for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development.” The events were jointly hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources, People’s Republic of China, and UN-GGKIC.
The Indian delegation, led by the Surveyor General of India, Shri Shailesh Kumar Sinha, Co-Chair UN-GGIM-AP, participated in the week-long programme, comprising the workshop on UN-IGIF as the operational reference for strengthening integrated ocean and coastal management, the International Symposium, the Executive Board Meeting, Working Group meetings, and the 15th Plenary Meeting of UN-GGIM-AP.
As Co-Chair of UN-GGIM-AP, Shri Shailesh Kumar Sinha delivered the opening remarks at the International Symposium and chaired the Executive Board Meeting as well as the 15th Plenary Meeting.
The Plenary deliberations included discussions on the executive reports of UN-GGIM-AP and UN-ESCAP, reports of the Working Groups and regional committees, and updates from thematic networks, including the Academic Network and Private Sector Network of UN-GGIM-AP.
The participation of Member States reaffirmed the region’s commitment to advancing geospatial information management for sustainable development. The discussions and outcomes of the Plenary will support continued cooperation, knowledge exchange and implementation during the intersessional period leading up to the 16th Plenary Meeting of UN-GGIM-AP.
Dr Jitendra Singh Department of Science and Technology, Government of India MyGovIndia
