Contract Award Details
Genesys International Corporation Limited has been awarded a ₹283 crore contract to develop a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) 3D digital map platform of Ahmedabad. This is described as one of India's largest Digital Twin initiatives and is World Bank-funded. The project is part of the Gujarat Resilient Cities Partnership program.
Project Scope and Technical Specifications
The contract involves creating a unified digital foundation for urban planning, infrastructure management, and civic service delivery covering approximately 625 square kilometers of Ahmedabad. Key components include:
- Digital mapping of the city's land parcels, properties, roads, water networks, sewerage systems, stormwater drainage infrastructure, and other critical civic assets
- Survey, geocoding, and assignment of unique digital identities for approximately 25 lakh properties
- Development of an elevation model using orthophotography
- Establishment of 40 primary and 200 secondary survey control points to enhance accuracy
- Mapping of underground civic infrastructure including water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage, and cable networks with location and depth information
Strategic Importance and Technology Deployment
The project represents a continuation of Genesys' leading position in Digital Twin, HD mapping, and Physical AI space. The company will deploy its constellation of advanced sensors to create a high-accuracy digital representation of Ahmedabad. The spatial intelligence platform will integrate above-ground and underground infrastructure onto a unified digital platform, enabling:
- Better coordination across civic departments
- Improved infrastructure planning
- More accurate information for future development and maintenance activities
- Support for planning, simulation, and decision-making
Project Timeline and Maintenance
The project is expected to be completed over a period of two-and-a-half years, followed by five years of operation and maintenance services.
Management Commentary
Sajid Malik, Chairman and Managing Director of Genesys International, stated: "This project is not simply about a digital map; it is about building a high-precision digital representation of the city that brings together land, properties, roads, utilities and underground infrastructure on a common spatially intelligent platform. This marks the beginning of the use of physical AI systems in urgent governance delivery."
Company Background
Genesys International Corporation Ltd is described as a premier advanced mapping company with a team of over 2,000 professionals and nationwide constellation of sensors. The company is building the new India map stack with expertise in emerging consumer applications related to mapping technology and capability to provide cutting-edge solutions for enterprise and government markets.