Under the MoU, Esri India will support DTU’s Department of Geospatial Science & Technology in establishing the ‘CoE’ with globally renowned ArcGIS software. The Center will have access to learning resources and geospatial content through ArcGIS Living Atlas. The company aims to enable applied GeoAI solutions, conduct Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and facilitate merit-based internships for the students.
DTU, one of India’s premier technological universities, has a strong foundation in Geospatial Sciences and Technologies, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering and Space Applications etc. With the collaboration with Esri India, DTU aims to develop new curricula, particularly for its new upcoming UG, PG and Executive programs and enhancement of existing courses using the Indo ArcGIS platform.
Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India, said, “Geospatial intelligence and AI are converging rapidly, and India needs a skilled workforce that can harness this power for real-world impact. Our partnership with DTU through this Centre of Excellence reflects Esri India’s commitment to embedding GeoAI thinking into the mainstream academia. We look forward to working alongside DTU’s faculty and students to build capabilities that will shape how India plans its cities, manages its resources, and prepares for the future.”
Prof. Prateek Sharma, Vice Chancellor, DTU speaking on this occasion said that DGST intends to launch not only executive Master’s Programs in Geoinformatics but also UG programs in Geospatial Science and Geoinformatics. DTU believes that the Geospatial segment not only needs to develop a technology vertical but also focus on Geospatial and Space Sciences.
