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India's National Body for Cartography

Advancing Cartographic Science & Geospatial Knowledge in India

Founded in 1979, INCA is India's premier professional association for cartography, GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data science — uniting over 3,000 life members and 84 institutional members nationwide.

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UGC-CARE Listed Journal

Indian Cartographer — ISSN 0972-8392

Published annually since 1980, The Indian Cartographer is INCA's peer-reviewed journal. Now a biannual online journal fulfilling UGC-CARE List criteria.

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44th Annual Congress

INCA International Congress 2024 — Cartography for Digital India

INCA's annual international congress brings together cartographers, GIS professionals, and spatial data experts from across India and internationally.

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3,000+ Life Members
84 Institutional Members
44+ Annual Congresses
12+ Active Branches
Founded 1979  ·  45 Years of Excellence
About INCA

India's Premier Organisation for Cartographic Sciences

The Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA) was founded in 1979, growing from 79 founding members into one of the largest cartographic organisations in Asia. Today it has around 3,000 Life Members and 84 Institutional Life Members spanning government agencies, universities, research organisations, and private industries.

Key member organisations include the Survey of India, ISRO, National Hydrographic Office, NRSC, and numerous universities. INCA is affiliated with the International Cartographic Association (ICA).

Branches Across IndiaActive branches in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Gujarat, Hyderabad, Indore, Jodhpur, Kerala and more.
Peer-Reviewed PublicationPublishing The Indian Cartographer (ISSN: 0972-8392) since 1980 — now a UGC-CARE listed biannual online journal.
INCA National Map QuizAnnual map quiz for school children — one of India's most prestigious programmes in geospatial literacy.
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What INCA Offers

A comprehensive ecosystem for cartography and geospatial professionals — from membership and publications to annual congresses and national competitions.

Membership

Life Members, Institutional Life Members, Student Members, and Honorary Fellows. Open to cartographers, GIS professionals, and spatial scientists across India.

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INCA Journal

The Indian Cartographer (ISSN: 0972-8392) — peer-reviewed journal published since 1980, now UGC-CARE listed and published biannually.

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Annual International Congress

Flagship annual event bringing together cartographers, GIS experts, remote sensing scientists, and spatial data professionals from across India and internationally.

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INCA National Map Quiz

Annual national-level map quiz for school children combining indoor & outdoor map-reading exercises — fostering geospatial literacy among India's youth.

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Memorial Lectures

Prestigious lecture series including the Todar Mal Lecture Series and S.P. Chatterjee Lecture Series, honouring India's cartographic heritage.

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Awards & Fellowships

Recognising excellence through the INCA Gold Medal, Young Cartographer Award, Best Map Award, and Honorary Fellowship.

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Journal

2024

Indian Cartographer Journal — Now Published Biannually (UGC-CARE Listed)

The Indian Cartographer (ISSN: 0972-8392) has transitioned to a biannual online journal fulfilling UGC-CARE criteria.

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Congress

2024

44th INCA International Congress — Call for Papers Open

INCA invites original research papers in cartography, GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data science for the 44th annual international congress.

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Membership

2024

Membership Enrolment Open — Life, Institutional & Student Categories

INCA welcomes new members from government organisations, universities, research institutions, and private industry.

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Join India's Cartographic Community

Become part of INCA — connecting 3,000+ life members and 84 institutional members, including India's leading geospatial agencies, research organisations, and universities.

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Key Member Organisations

Survey of India
ISRO
NRSC
Nat'l Hydro. Office
ICA (Intl.)
NTMO