India Elected Co-Chair of UN-GGIM Asia-Pacific Committee

India Elected Co-Chair of UN-GGIM Asia-Pacific Committee

Key Points:

1. Election Details:
   • India has been elected as Co-Chair of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP).
   • The tenure will be for three years, extending till 2028.
2. Significance of the Election:
   • This election reflects India’s growing leadership in the global geospatial domain.
   • It recognizes India’s contribution toward innovation, capacity building, and regional collaboration in geospatial information management.
   • The position enhances India’s influence in shaping regional and global geospatial policies.
3. About UN-GGIM-AP:
   • The UN-GGIM Asia-Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) is one of the five regional committees under the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM).
   • It represents the National Geospatial Information Agencies of 56 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
   • Its key objective is to maximize the economic, social, and environmental benefits of geospatial information through cooperation, capacity development, and shared solutions.
4. Recent Plenary Meeting:
   • The 14th Plenary Meeting of UN-GGIM-AP was held from 24th to 26th September 2025 in Goyang-si, Republic of Korea.
   • The event was hosted by the National Geographic Information Institute (NGII) of South Korea.
   • India’s election as Co-Chair took place during this session.
5. India’s Role in the Global Geospatial Ecosystem:
   • India has made rapid strides in geospatial technology, digital mapping, and data integration through initiatives like:
     • National Geospatial Policy (2022)
     • Digital India programme
     • Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) remote sensing capabilities
   • These efforts have strengthened India’s standing in global geospatial governance.

Static Data for Revision:

• UN-GGIM Headquarters: New York, USA
• Regional Committees: Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Arab States
• India’s Geospatial Policy: Notified in 2022 by the Department of Science & Technology
• Host of 14th Plenary: Republic of Korea (2025)
  
  Updated - October 16, 2025 6:35 PM | News On Air