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GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE BARTON HILL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM × AVAKAZA GEOSCIENCE RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES (AGSRT)
Pragati Centre of Excellence in Advanced Geospatial Technology & Digital Twins
Public-facing initiative delivering applied research, implementation, and decision support in GIS, Remote Sensing, WebGIS, Flood Modelling, Digital Twins, Health Mapping, UAV data processing, training & capacity building, and more.
What We Do :
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Applied Research & Innovation: Convert cutting-edge GIS, Remote Sensing, and Digital Twin concepts into deployable solutions for public good.
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Implementation for Government & Industry: Plan, build, and maintain geospatial systems for water, urban, disaster management, environment, and utilities.
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Decision Support & Public Dashboards: Deliver live, map-based decision tools, alerts, and open-data portals.
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Technology Transfer & Capacity Enablement: Hand over processes, standards, and toolchains to partner departments, universities, and MSMEs.
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Training & Capacity Building Support: Custom upskilling programs, FDPs, workshops, and hands-on WebGIS/data engineering bootcamps for agencies, faculty, and students.
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Student & Community Engagement: Host live projects, internships, hackathons, and citizen-science mapping drives.
Priority Sectors
Urban & Regional Planning
Agriculture & Environment
Utilities & Infrastructure
Water Resources & Flood Management
Disaster Risk & Climate Resilience
Health & Epidemiology
Smart Cities
Facilities & Technology Stack
Platforms:
QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, PostGIS, GeoServer, Google Earth Engine, HEC-RAS
Technologies:
AWS/GCP; Python (GeoPandas, Rasterio, Shapely); WebGIS & Web map application development; API services
Signature Workstreams & Initiatives
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🛰️ Foundational GIS & Remote Sensing Readiness — Baseline mapping, standards, spatial data models, projections, and quality control for partner projects.
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🗺️ Advanced Spatial Analytics (QGIS & ArcGIS Pro) — MCDA, 3D/terrain analysis, geoprocessing pipelines, and production-grade cartography for plans and DPRs.
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💻 Python & GeoAI Automation — GeoPandas/Rasterio/Shapely pipelines, repeatable analytics, and web-ready outputs (Folium/Plotly).
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🗃️ Enterprise Spatial Databases (PostGIS) — Spatial indexing, optimized SQL, and integrations with QGIS, GeoServer, and Python services.
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☁️ Web GIS & Cloud Deployment — GeoServer/Leaflet apps, AWS/GCP/GEE workflows, live dashboards, and API integrations.
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🌦️ Disaster Risk & Climate Studies — Hazard–exposure–vulnerability mapping, climate data fusion, and early-warning concepts.
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🚁 UAV/Drone Mapping — Flight planning & GCPs, orthomosaics/DSM, photogrammetry/LiDAR basics, and GIS/CAD integration for field works.
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🏥 Health & Epidemiology Mapping — Disease surveillance maps, hotspot analysis, and health facility access modeling.
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🏗️ BIM–GIS Interoperability — IFC/CityGML data exchange, asset/facility management, and 3D infrastructure visualization.
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🌱 Environmental & Agricultural Monitoring — NDVI/SAVI indices, LULC classification, and climate–agri correlation for advisories.
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🌊 Flood Risk Assessment & Early Warning — DEM-based modeling, risk/exposure layers, and sensor data integration.
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💧 Hydrological & Hydraulic Modelling (HEC-RAS & MIKE FLOOD) — 1D/2D simulations, cross-sections, and terrain–rainfall data fusion.
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📡 Real-Time Flood Monitoring & DSS — IoT integration, API-driven real-time dashboards, and decision support workflows.
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🧩 Digital Twin for Urban Water — Data-driven simulation, architecture design, and IoT/SCADA/GIS integration for drainage and water supply.
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🌆 City-Scale Digital Twins — GIS/BIM/AI/IoT integration, predictive modeling, 3D visualization, and API-driven systems for smart cities.
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🔥 Climate Impact on Urban Flooding — Coupled climate–hydrology scenarios and adaptation strategy modeling.
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💻 Desktop GIS Support Services — Production mapping, raster analysis, and basic web mapping support for partners.
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🧠 Automation & Dashboard Factory — Rapid build of analytics automations (Python, GEE, PostGIS) and operational dashboards.
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🌐 Global Partnerships & Pilot Programs (AI | WebGIS | Cloud | Digital Twin) — Joint pilots with academia/industry; capstone-style deployments.
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🧩 Full-Stack GIS Engineering & Cloud Ops — End-to-end application build, ML model integration, real-time APIs, and cloud deployment (AWS/GCP/Azure).
Who We Serve
Government & Public Agencies:
Water Resources, Disaster Management, Urban Local Bodies, Smart City SPVs, Forestry & Agriculture.
Industry & Utilities:
Power, water, telecom, real estate, transportation, and logistics.
Academia & NGOs:
Collaborative research, field pilots, and open-data initiatives.
Engagement Models
Turnkey Projects & DPR Support:
From diagnostics to deployment and handover.
Co-Development & Sponsored Research:
Joint IP, shared infrastructure, and pilot sandboxes.
AMCs & Managed Services:
Maintenance, data updates, dashboard uptime, and SLA-based support.
Internships & Live Projects:
Student and early-career contributors embedded in real deployments.
Training Programs & Capacity Building:
FDPs, department upskilling, custom workshops, and hands-on WebGIS/data engineering bootcamps.
Outcomes & Public Impact :
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Live geospatial dashboards for transparent governance and rapid decisions.
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Standardized, reusable analytics pipelines for repeatable results.
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Capacity created in partner institutions through documentation, SOPs, and toolchains.
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Citizen-facing maps and early warning feeds for safety and awareness.
Pragati - Centre of Excellence
AGSRT-GECBH, TPLC TVM
Government Engineering College Barton Hill,
Barton Hill Colony, Kunnukuzhy, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695035
Phone
+91 9742349602