The origin of the National Atlas Organisation dates back to the year 1956 when Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru approved its establishment. Professor S.P. Chatterjee, the doyen of Indian Geography, was the founder-Director of this Organisation. It was renamed as the NATMO National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) in 1978 to give institution a broad based responsibility in the field of thematic cartography and geographical research. It is under the administrative control of the Department of Science &Technology of the Government of India. The main office or the headquarters is in the CGO building in Salt Lake (Bidhan Nagar), Calcutta.

The first National Atlas of India in Hindi popularly known as Bharat: Rastriya Atlas having a 26 multi-colour maps with a scale of 1:5 million portraying a comprehensive physical and socio-cultural structure of the country was published in 1957 and was acclaimed the world over as a unique publication. Apart from the above project the organization has taken up various projects either from the outside agencies or on its own.

It has approximately 75 officers and 387 staff members of different categories, viz. scientific, technical and administrative officials. A large number of highly qualified professional geographers, perhaps the largest number under one roof anywhere in the world exist in this organization. It also employs qualified statisticians, geologists, cartographers and printing professionals.

Major Functions

  • Compilation of the National Atlas of India
  • Preparation of the National Atlas maps in regional languages
  • Preparation of thematic maps based on research studies on environmental and associated aspects and their impact on social and economic development
  • Any other work entrusted by the Central Government or its agencies to NATMO
  • Installation of automated Mapping System for increasing speed and efficiency in mapping
  • Division of Digital mapping System &Digitized and Scanning of existing maps on digital format
  • Geographical Researches
  • Remote Sensing &GIS, Digital Image processing
  • Division on Cartography for the Visually Impaired
  • Capacity and Infrastructure building of NATMO to convert / to upgrade in digital mode

 

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2 posts of Joint Director in NATMO, on Deputation basis: The last date for submission of Applications has been extended up to 17.02.2020 ( by 5.30 p.m.).

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Draft Recruitment Rules for comments from Stakeholders

Draft Recruitment Rules for the following Group A posts in National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation, a subordinate office under the Department of Science and Technology are attached herewith for perusal of all concerned. Comments of stakeholders, if any, may please be sent to this Department on or before 10.12.2017 at the address SMP Division, Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Delhi:

Draft Recruitment Rules for comments from Stakeholders - NATMO

For more information Contact :

The Director, National Atlas&Thematic Mapping Organisation
Govt. of India, (Deptt. Of Science &Technology),
C.G.O. Complex, (7th Floor), DF Block,
Salt Lake City, Calcutta - 700 064
Phone: 91-33-23343699, 23346331, 23345006, 23346459.
Fax: 91-33-23346460
Website: NATMO

Survey Of India

About us

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. It was set up in 1767 (India under British Rule) 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 to provide base maps for expeditious and integrated development and ensure that all resources contribute their full measure to the progress, prosperity and security of our country now and for generations to come.

Short History

The history of the Survey of India dates back to the 18th Century. Forerunners of army of the East India Company and sometimes in its wake Surveyors had onerous task of exploring the unknown. Bit by bit the tapestry of Indian terrain was completed by the painstaking efforts of a distinguished line of Surveyors such as Mr Lambton and Sir George Everest. It is a tribute to the foresight of such Surveyors that at the time of independence the country inherited a survey network built on scientific principles. The great trigonometric series spanning the country from North to South & East to West are some of the best geodetic control series available in the world. The scientific principles of surveying have since been augmented by the latest technology to meet the multi- disciplinary requirement of data from planners and scientists.

Organized into only 5 Directorates in 1950, mainly to look after the mapping needs of Defence Forces in North West and North East, the Department has now grown into 18 Directorates spread in all parts of the country to provide the basic map coverage required for the development of the country. Its technology, latest in the world, has been oriented to meet the needs of defense forces, planners and scientists in the field of geo-sciences, land and resource management. Its expert advice is being utilized by various Ministries and undertakings of Govt. of India in many sensitive areas including settlement of international borders, State boundaries and in assisting planned development of hitherto under developed areas.

Faced with the requirement of digital topographical data, the department has created three Digital centers during late eighties to generate Digital Topographical Data Base for the entire country for use in various planning process and creation of geographic information system. Its specialized Directorates such as Geodetic and Research Branch, Research & Development Directorate and Survey Training Institute have been further strengthened to meet the growing requirement of users community. The department is also assisting in many scientific programmes of the nation related to the field of geo-physics, remote sensing and digital data transfers.

Vision

Survey Of India will take a leadership role in providing user focused,cost effective,reliable and quality geospatial data,information and intelligence for meeting the needs of national security, sustainable national development,and new information markets.

Mission

Survey Of India dedicates itself to the advancement of theory, practice, collection and applications of geospatial data,and promotes an active exchange of information ,ideas, and technological innovations amongst the data producers and users who will get access to such data of highest possible resolution at an affordable cost in the near real-time environment.

Activities/ Charter of Duties

The Survey of India acts as adviser to the Government of India on all survey matters, viz Geodesy, Photogrammetry, Mapping and Map Reproduction. However, the main duties and responsibilities of the Survey of India are enumerated below:

  • All Geodetic Control (Horizontal and Vertical) and Geodetic and Geophysical surveys.
  • All Topographical Control, Surveys and Mapping within India.
  • Mapping and Production of Geographical Maps and Aeronautical Charts.
  • Surveys for Developmental Projects.
  • Survey of Forests, Cantonments, large scale city surveys, guide maps, cadastral surveys etc.
  • Survey and Mapping of special maps.
  • Spellings of Geographical names.
  • Demarcation of the External Boundaries of the Republic of India, their depiction on maps published in the country and also advice on the demarcation of inter-state boundaries.
  • Training of officers and staff required for the Department, trainees from Central Government Departments and States and trainees from Foreign Countries as are sponsored by the Government of India.
  • Research and Development in Cartography, Printing, Geodesy, Photogrammetry, Topographical Surveys and Indigenisation.
  • Prediction of tides at 44 ports including 14 foreign ports and publication of Tide Tables one year in advance to support navigational activities.
  • Scrutiny and Certification of external boundaries of India and Coastline on maps published by the other agencies including private publishers.

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Organization:

Surveyor General's Office
Post Box No. 37,
Dehra Dun - 248001 (Uttarakhand)
Fax: 0135-2744064, 2743331
E-mail: sgo[at]sancharnet[dot]in
E-mail: sgo[at]sancharnet[dot]in
Website: Survey Of India