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  • 12 February, 2021

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National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation

National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation

  • National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organization (NATMO) is a subordinate department under the Department of Science & Technology.
  • With its headquarters in Kolkata, it is a sole national agency with the responsibility to depict national framework data in the form of thematic maps and atlases to cater for the various needs of different sectors.
  • It has the largest repository of spatial and non-spatial data processed with greater accuracy for delivering good quality products.
  • Main functions of this organization are :
  1. Compilation of the National Atlas of India in Hindi, English and other regional languages.
  2. Preparation of thematic maps based on socio-economic, physical, cultural, environmental, demographic and other issues.
  3. Preparation of maps/atlases for the visually impaired.
  4. Digital mapping and training using remote sensing, GPS and GIS technology.

Cartographic and geographical research at a national level.

Source: TH


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