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OpenStreetMap Mapping
Create and improve OpenStreetMap data for real-world mapping needs.
Mapathon | GeoSpatial Mapping Challenge
Mapathon
Map today. Impact tomorrow. A practical geospatial mapping challenge using open-source GIS tools for sustainable and resilient communities.
GeoSpatial Mapping Challenge
Map today. Impact tomorrow.
A geospatial mapping challenge focused on practical open-source GIS workflows for sustainable planning, environmental intelligence and resilient communities.
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Land Use / Land Cover Mapping
Map land use and land cover to support planning and environmental analysis.
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Building Footprint Mapping
Create building footprint information for spatial applications.
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Road Network Mapping
Map and analyse road networks using open geospatial tools.
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Environmental Mapping
Develop spatial layers for environmental monitoring and decision support.
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Water Resource Mapping
Map water resources for planning and sustainable management.
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Disaster Management Mapping
Use GIS mapping to support disaster preparedness and management.
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Points of Interest Mapping
Map useful places and services as structured spatial information.
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Event Date
8 October 2026
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Registration
4 September 2026 to 6 October 2026
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Team Size
4 members per team
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Tools
Any Open Source GIS tools
Instructions
Prepare your GIS setup.
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Bring your own laptopBring your own laptop with necessary software installed.
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Internet accessInternet will be provided at the venue.
Venue
SJT 4th Floor
Homi Bhabha Gallery
VIT Campus, Vellore – 632014
Contact
Event Coordinators
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Dr. Jenila Vincent M+91 9789213214 | jenilavincentm@vit.ac.in
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Dr. Yoga Raja CA+91 9709372895 | yogaraja.ca@vit.ac.in
Registration
Ready to map for impact?
Register for Mapathon at VIT, Vellore. Registration fee: Internal ₹300; External ₹500.
Register via VIT Events