About the GIS Club

The GIS Club focuses on leveraging geospatial technologies to address disaster-related challenges while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. We:

• Develop cutting-edge GIS tools for disaster preparedness, risk mitigation, and recovery efforts.
• Build intuitive web-based GIS interfaces to enhance community awareness and engagement.
• Collaborate with industries to implement real-world GIS solutions.
• Organize skill-building initiatives to equip students and community members with GIS expertise.
• Innovate solutions through hackathons and brainstorming sessions.
• Conduct outreach programs to educate communities on disaster management strategies.

Purpose of the Club

• Develop GIS-based solutions to mitigate and respond to disasters.
• Equip students and communities with GIS tools for disaster awareness.
• Collaborate with CDMM to advance GIS technologies.
• Enhance public disaster preparedness through outreach programs.

GIS, NDMM School of VIT, and CDMM

The NDMM (National Disaster Mitigation and Management) School at VIT collaborates with the GIS Club to develop innovative disaster management solutions. CDMM (Center for Disaster Mitigation and Management) further supports these efforts with cutting-edge research and expertise in geospatial technologies.

Activities

• Brainstorming Sessions: Idea-sharing meetings to explore GIS solutions for disaster challenges.
• Guest Lectures: Hosting experts to share insights on geospatial technologies.
• Hackathons: Tech-driven events focused on GIS themes like flood mapping and emergency response.
• Workshops: Training sessions on GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) using disaster case studies.
• Industry Collaboration: Partnering with GIS companies for mentorship and project development.
• Mock Activities: Simulating disaster scenarios to test GIS-based solutions.
• ISRO Outreach: Collaborating with ISRO’s IIRS for specialized workshops.

Vision of the Club

To establish the GIS Club as a premier geospatial technology hub empowering students and communities to tackle disaster challenges through innovative solutions, strategic collaborations, and impactful outreach programs. Our vision is to build a resilient society equipped with cutting-edge GIS tools and technologies.

Conclusion

The GIS Club at VIT aims to pioneer the integration of GIS technologies into disaster resilience efforts. By utilizing VIT’s resources, fostering industry collaborations, and driving innovation, the club contributes significantly to disaster management advancements.