29/09/2026
NIGST Conducts Survey Camp for IIIT Hyderabad Students
25–26 September 2026
NIGST, Survey of India, Hyderabad
The National Institute for Geo-Informatics Science & Technology (NIGST), Survey of India, Hyderabad, successfully conducted a two-day Survey Camp for students of the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad, with the participation of 37 students and research scholars.
The program provided participants with valuable exposure to modern surveying and geospatial technologies, along with insight into the professional practices, training facilities, technical expertise, and technological infrastructure of the Survey of India.
Key activities included:
* Chain & Plane-table surveying
* Total Station for Horizontal control
* High-precision levelling for Vertical Control
* GNSS positioning with and without CORS
* Street-view data collection using a 360-degree camera
The field-based activities emphasized instrument handling, systematic field observations, accuracy checks, data recording, teamwork, and safe working practices.
The participants actively engaged with NIGST faculty during the technical demonstrations and field exercises, gaining practical exposure to how surveying technologies are applied in mapping, infrastructure development, research, and informed decision-making.
The program strengthened academic engagement between NIGST and IIIT Hyderabad and promoted practical learning, geospatial awareness, and collaboration with educational and research institutions.
