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