The Department of Science and Technology, through its National Geospatial Programme (erstwhile NRDMS), has been catalyzing the development of various components of the National Geospatial Ecosystem viz. Geospatial Science and Technology, Policy, Solutions, Capacity Building, Entrepreneurship, and International Cooperation. The ultimate goal is to strengthen sustainable socio-economic development at all levels of governance. 

In addition to other sub-programmes, the Geospatial Science sub-programme aims to develop the fundamental and applied scientific knowledge underpinning the geospatial sciences to strengthen geospatial science research and education in line with international standards. To further enhance the Geospatial Science capabilities of the country and to realize this vision, the department is now inviting proposals from organizations located in different geographic areas for the strengthening of Geospatial Science in the Country