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Schools/Colleges are invited to submit an online Expression of Interest (EOI) form to plan and schedule the Vidya GIS Program for their institution
Click here to fill the Expression of Interest form
Schools/Colleges are invited to submit an online Expression of Interest (EOI) form to plan and schedule the Vidya GIS Program for their institution
About Vidya GIS
The Vidya GIS Program is a national initiative to bring Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into classrooms and empower students with spatial thinking skills. Powered by the Geo-Intel Lab at IITTNiF, this program bridges the gap between technology and education by introducing school and college students to real-world geospatial tools used by scientists, governments, and industries.
About Vidya GIS
The Vidya GIS Program is a national initiative to bring Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into classrooms and empower students with spatial thinking skills. Powered by the Geo-Intel Lab at IITTNiF, this program bridges the gap between technology and education by introducing school and college students to real-world geospatial tools used by scientists, governments, and industries.
At its core, Vidya GIS transforms learning into interactive, hands-on experiences. Students don’t just learn maps; they create them, analyze real data, and apply GIS to solve challenges like climate change, urban planning, disaster management, and environmental conservation.
For schools, Vidya GIS is more than a training program—it is a recognition platform. Participating schools are seen as future-ready institutions that nurture innovation, attract students, and build partnerships with industry, government, and academia. Teachers also gain professional development, learning to integrate technology into their classrooms and inspire the next generation of innovators.
Vidya GIS aligns with India’s vision of Digital India and Viksit Bharat 2047, ensuring that today’s students grow into tomorrow’s leaders—equipped with technological literacy, problem-solving skills, and career pathways in geospatial sciences, data analytics, urban planning, and environmental management.
Benefits for Schools
Benefits for Schools
Enhanced Reputation & Recognition - Schools offering GIS training are seen as progressive and future-focused, attracting high-achieving students and parents seeking modern, technology-integrated education.
Strategic Partnerships & Opportunities- Unlocks collaborations with government, industry, and research organizations; creates pathways for joint initiatives; builds recognition through national programs; and positions the school as a trusted knowledge partner.
Teacher Development & Capacity Building- Certification from IIT Tirupati & IITTNiF, capacity building that upskills them, positioning them as leaders, overall teaching standards of the institution.
Community Impact & Social Responsibility- Students apply GIS to local challenges, positioning the school as a community partner contributing to SDGs, visible impact in their neighborhoods and towns.
Future-Readiness- Pipeline of skilled talent for higher education, global opportunities, and competitive industries, while positioning the school as an incubator of innovation.
Certification
Certification
All participants of the Vidya GIS Program receive official certificates jointly issued by IIT Tirupati and the IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF).
Certificate of Participation – awarded to every student, teacher,that successfully completes the program.
Certificate of Excellence – awarded to outstanding performers based on creativity, problem-solving, and project work.
These certificates are a mark of credibility and recognition from two premier organizations:
IIT Tirupati, one of India’s leading institutes of national importance.
IITTNiF, the national Technology Innovation Hub on Positioning and Precision Technologies under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
The certification adds value to student portfolios, teacher professional development, and institutional reputation, making it a distinctive achievement recognized across academia, industry, and government.
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