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Space tech meets city planning: ISRO to help Greater Noida spot encroachers on govt land

Officials at GNIDA said this initiative will integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) with two of ISRO's high-resolution Cartosat-3 and Cartosat-2 series satellites to detect, analyse and report encroachments every two months.

3 min readNoidaUpdated: Nov 20, 2025 01:43 PM IST

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Officials said that Cartosat-3 and Cartosat-2 specialise in high-resolution multispectral satellite data. “It will first cover the region of interest and the processed data will serve as the base for further analysis,” said Yadav.

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) in Hyderabad, is developing an Artificial Intelligence-driven ‘Spatial Decision Support System’ to monitor encroachment on all government lands in Greater Noida.

Officials at GNIDA said this initiative will integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) with two of ISRO’s high-resolution Cartosat-3 and Cartosat-2 series satellites to detect, analyse and report encroachments every two months.

GNIDA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) N G Ravi said the initiative will set a new benchmark for tech-enabled governance. “Leveraging ISRO’s expertise will help us move towards a more transparent and proactive system of land protection and public asset management,” he added.

“The system will support GNIDA teams with real-time alerts, GIS-based visualisation, and data-backed decision-making. As part of the memorandum of understanding that has been signed, NRSC will develop the AI model, monitor the dashboard and the alert system, and provide capacity building and technology transfer to GNIDA for long-term sustainability,” the CEO said.

Additional CEO Sumit Yadav told The Indian Express, “Earlier, there was significant delay in the reporting of illegal constructions. These were majorly reported when new structures have already come up on encroached land and it became difficult to demolish the same… But now, we will get reports from NRSC every two months.”

“We have given NRSC a map of the existing government lands. It will feed the data to the system to identify encroachments and then share the information with us,” he added.

Officials at GNIDA said the planning for the collaboration began nearly three months ago and it aligns with the emerging national approach of using space and AI technology to monitor civic assets.

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Earlier, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency had collaborated with NRSC to monitor nearly 600 lakes to assess encroachments in full tank level and buffer zones of water bodies, and also carry out demolitions. The initiative was undertaken after the agency acknowledged the challenge of physically inspecting each lake in the city to determine the extent of encroachment.

“At first, we will train the AI by manually feeding information on land and village boundaries, which will lead to preparation of datasets…. Eventually, an automated system will send alerts via email and SMS to automatically notify concerned authorities of encroachments,” he added.

Neetika Jha

Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express, based in the Noida bureau. She primarily covers crime, health, and environmental issues, as well as human-interest features across Noida, Ghaziabad, and Western Uttar Pradesh. Professional Profile Education: She is an alumna of the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. Core Beat: Her work focuses on the administrative and social challenges of the NCR's satellite cities. She is known for her detailed reporting on civic infrastructure (like the Noida International Airport), environmental violations, and high-profile criminal investigations. Personal Interests: Outside of reporting, she is an avid reader of fiction (citing The Thursday Murder Club and Yellowface as recent favorites) and a gardening enthusiast. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Neetika’s recent reportage has been dominated by winter-related crises in the NCR and significant criminal legalities: 1. Environment & Public Safety "Greater Noida Authority slaps fines on firms for violating GRAP IV norms" (Dec 21, 2025): Reporting on heavy penalties imposed on major developers like NBCC for flouting anti-pollution construction bans. "Fatal pile-up on Yamuna Expressway: Fog, high speed emerge as key safety risks" (Dec 17, 2025): A major report on a 15-vehicle collision caused by dense fog that killed 17 people. "At Chilla, Kalindi, DND, many fined Rs 20,000 for non-compliance to Delhi's BS-VI rule" (Dec 19, 2025): On-the-ground reporting from the borders where Noida police penalize non-compliant vehicles entering the capital. "Driving in Noida amid fog? New speed limits in effect till Feb 15" (Dec 13, 2025): Detailing the seasonal traffic restrictions aimed at preventing highway accidents. 2. Crime & Legal Developments "'Have you ever heard of a murder case being withdrawn?': Court in Akhlaq lynching case" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering a critical courtroom hearing where the court questioned the UP government's petition to withdraw charges against the accused. "After losing money in stock market, bank employee in Ghaziabad withdraws Rs 64 lakh from customers' accounts" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative piece on internal bank fraud and the risks of modern digital embezzlement. "Woman shot dead by partner in Noida: Three days on, accused still on the run" (Dec 2, 2025): Tracking a high-profile domestic violence and murder case in Central Noida. 3. Human Interest & Features "'Had tears in my eyes': Army men walk bride down the aisle 20 years after father died in terror attack" (Dec 2, 2025): A moving story about soldiers from a Punjab Grenadiers unit fulfilling a father's duty for his daughter. "How a Zepto delivery man heard a cry — and saved two kids dumped in Noida drain" (Dec 2025): A viral human-interest story highlighting individual heroism in the city. Signature Style Neetika is recognized for her meticulous follow-up on local tragedies. Whether it is a massive pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway or the ongoing construction of the Jewar (Noida) Airport, she focuses on systemic lapses and the safety of commuters. Her crime reporting often explores the psychological motives behind "crimes of passion" and the rising trend of financial cyber-fraud in the Ghaziabad-Noida belt. ... Read More

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