Greater Noida | 26 February 2026
The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has initiated the development of an AI-based Encroachment Monitoring System in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC). An MoU was signed between the Greater Noida Authority and NRSC in Delhi on Thursday, formalising a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening land governance through advanced technology.
With this initiative, Greater Noida has become the first development authority in the country to adopt an AI-integrated satellite monitoring system for encroachment management.
MoU Signed Between Authority and NRSC in Delhi
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Delhi in the presence of senior officials from both organisations. Representing the Authority were ACEO Sumit Yadav, GM Project AK Singh, and Manager Abhishek Pal. The project is being implemented under the direction of Chief Executive Officer NG Ravi Kumar, IAS.
The initiative is focused on ensuring transparency, scientific land management, and effective enforcement mechanisms across Greater Noida. By partnering with NRSC, the Authority aims to leverage space technology and advanced analytics to create a systematic and technology-driven monitoring framework.
Under the terms of the MoU, NRSC will develop AI-based analytical models, a comprehensive monitoring dashboard, and an alert system tailored to the Authority’s operational requirements. These tools will enable structured reporting and real-time tracking of potential encroachments. NRSC will also provide training and technology transfer to GNIDA to ensure long-term operational sustainability and institutional capacity building.
Greater Noida Becomes First Authority in the Country to Launch Such an Initiative
This project marks the first initiative of its kind undertaken by any development authority in India. The system integrates Artificial Intelligence with high-resolution satellite imagery to identify, analyse, and report cases of encroachment. By combining space-based data with AI-powered analytics, the Authority intends to establish a robust monitoring mechanism capable of detecting unauthorised land occupation in a timely and systematic manner.
The proposed system will allow GNIDA to access accurate, time-bound information and conduct GIS-based visual analysis for data-driven decision-making. The integration of satellite imagery with AI tools will facilitate precise mapping, automated detection of changes in land use patterns, and continuous monitoring of public land and assets. This is expected to significantly enhance the Authority’s ability to prevent encroachments and initiate swift enforcement action wherever necessary.
Chief Executive Officer NG Ravi Kumar stated that the initiative represents a significant milestone in advancing technology-enabled governance. He said that collaboration with ISRO will enhance transparency, precision, and accountability in land protection and public asset management. He emphasised that adopting advanced technological solutions is essential for modern urban governance and will strengthen public confidence in administrative systems.
Additional Chief Executive Officer Sumit Yadav, who is leading the project, stated that AI and satellite-based monitoring will substantially improve the Authority’s capacity to prevent encroachments and ensure timely intervention. He described the initiative as a crucial step towards building a smart, data-driven, and proactive enforcement framework. According to him, the system will improve monitoring efficiency and enable early detection of unauthorised developments.
Through this pioneering move, the Greater Noida Authority has positioned itself at the forefront of technological innovation in urban land management. The initiative reflects the Authority’s commitment to transparency, innovation, and efficient governance, setting a benchmark for development authorities across the country.
