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National Atlas And Thematic Mapping Organisation
The origin of the National Atlas Organisation
dates back to the year 1956 when Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru approved
its establishment. Professor S.P. Chatterjee, the doyen of
Indian Geography, was the founder-Director of this Organisation.
It was renamed as the National
Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) in 1978
to give institution a broad based responsibility in the field
of thematic cartography and geographical research. It is under
the administrative control of the Department of Science &
Technology of the Government of India. The main office or
the headquarters is in the CGO building in Salt Lake (Bidhan
Nagar), Calcutta.
The first project of compiling the National
Atlas of India was published in the year 1957. This publication
was widely acclaimed all over including the academics and
the planning Commission.
The total strength of the Organisation is 487
persons who are engaged is scientific pursuits for thematic
mapping at local, regional and national levels. It employs
a large number of highly qualified professional geographers,
perhaps largest under one roof anywhere in the world. There
are qualified statisticians, geologists and printers as well.
Major Functions
- Compilation of the National Atlas of India
- Preparation of the National Atlas maps in regional languages.
- Preparation of thematic maps based on research studies
on environmental and associated aspects and their impact
on social and economic development
- Any other work entrusted by the Central Government or
its agencies to NATMO
- Installation of automated Mapping System for increasing
speed and efficiency in mapping
- Geographical Researches
Contact
For more information please contact:
The Director, National Atlas & Thematic
Mapping Organisation,
Govt. of India, (Deptt. Of Science & Technology),
C.G.O. Complex, (7th Floor), DF Block,
Salt Lake City, Calcutta - 700 064
Phone: 91-33-23343699, 23346331, 23345006,
23346459.
Fax: 91-33-23346460
Website: www.natmo.gov.in
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