WINGS

• Empowerment: Championing diversity and leadership in geospatial sectors.

• Skills & Mentorship: Hands-on training, certifications, expert mentoring, and fellowships.

• Real-World Impact: Driving geospatial solutions in climate, agriculture, disaster management, and smart infrastructure.

• Recognition & Identity: Honoring active and retired women professionals shaping geospatial science in India and globally.

• Connected Community: Build a strong network of women leaders, startups, institutions, and policy makers.

• GIS & Remote Sensing – Climate monitoring, agriculture, disaster response, hydrology, and urban planning. 

• GNSS & Positioning Technologies – High-precision navigation, location intelligence, CORS, NavIC, anti-jamming, and tracking systems.

• Artificial Intelligence & Big Data in Geospatial Science – AI/ML models for geospatial analytics, geospatial deep learning, and digital twins.

• Geospatial Data for Sustainable Development – Using GIS & Remote Sensing for SDGs, smart infrastructure, and environmental conservation.

• Women-Led Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Supporting female-founded geospatial tech startups. 

• Increased Women’s Participation – More women in GIS, GNSS, and Remote Sensing, taking leadership roles and driving innovation.

• Advanced Skill Development – Hands-on training, certifications, hackathons, and mentorship programs in geospatial technologies.

• Industry & Academia Partnerships – Stronger collaborations for research, fellowships, and career placements in top geospatial firms.

• Women-Led Research & Innovation – AI-driven geospatial solutions, precision mapping, and advancements in climate resilience, smart cities, and disaster management.

• Entrepreneurship & Startups – Launching and scaling women-led geospatial tech startups through incubation, funding, and mentorship.

• Policy & Gender Advocacy – Promoting equal opportunities through gender-inclusive policies, scholarships, and government initiatives.

• Recognition & Leadership Development – Annual awards, fellowships, and leadership summits to highlight women pioneers in geospatial science.

• Global Community Expansion – Establishing WINGS chapters, online networks, and international collaborations with organizations like UN-GGIM, ISRO, and GWF. 

Geo-Intel Lab, IITTNiF is the lead in implementing WINGS, committed to empowering women in GIS, GNSS, Remote Sensing, and Geospatial Technologies. IITTNiF operates as a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. It specializes in Positioning & Precision Technologies (PPT) and fosters innovation in geospatial intelligence, smart mapping, AI-driven remote sensing, and GNSS applications.

Key Responsibilities of IITTNiF in WINGS

• Leading the Strategic Vision – Defining the roadmap for women’s inclusion in geospatial science.

• Skill Development & Training – Organizing national-level workshops, training programs, and hackathons.

• Industry-Academia Collaboration – Connecting women professionals with industry leaders & researchers.

• Startup Incubation & Entrepreneurship – Supporting women-led geospatial startups.

• Research & Innovation – Funding projects in GIS, Remote Sensing, GNSS and non-invasive technologies (for earth observations).

• Policy Advocacy & Women Empowerment – Driving policy discussions on gender inclusion in GIS, GNSS, and Remote Sensing.

IITTNiF plays a crucial role in shaping the future of women’s leadership in geospatial technology, ensuring access to cutting-edge research, funding, and industry engagement.