As we approach the final stages of organizing SotM Kerala, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our Sponsors, Hosting Institution, Partnering Organizations, Community Partners, Individual Supporters, and the incredible Volunteers who have made this initiative possible.

💌 Scholarship emails have been sent – if you’ve applied, please check your inbox or reach out to us at opendatakerala@gmail.com for any inquiries.

📅 The program schedule is in its final review and will be shared soon!

🎟 Limited tickets are still available – grab yours now at https://makemypass.com/state-of-the-map-kerala.

🤝 Want to support the event? Consider purchasing a Supporter Pass to become an individual sponsor.

Looking forward to an inspiring gathering!

Calling all passionate mappers, open data enthusiasts, and geospatial innovators!

We’re thrilled to announce that the State of Map Kerala 2024 is just around the corner, and we’re extending the deadline for our Call for Proposals!

Do you have a story to tell? An OSM mapping project to showcase? Expertise in open data or geospatial technology to share? We want to hear from YOU!

This is your chance to:
* Inspire the OSM Kerala community with your insights, experiences, and skills.
* Connect with fellow mappers and build valuable connections.
* Showcase your work on a platform dedicated to open mapping and open data.

We’re looking for proposals for:

1. Lightning Talks (7 minutes): Short, impactful presentations to spark discussion.
2. Talks (20 minutes): In-depth dives into specific topics related to OSM, open data, or geospatial innovation.
3. Workshops (120 minutes): Interactive sessions that provide hands-on learning experiences.

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OpenStreetMap; State of the Map Kerala 2024

The organizing committee meeting and Welcome Commitee formation will be held on 8/11/24 at 4 PM at the Veterinary University, Pookode, Wayanad. Following this, a basic OSM training session will be organized for students of the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences and NSS volunteers.

Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting.

We’re thrilled to announce that our OpenStreetMap Kerala Annual Community Meetup 2024 has now been officially branded as State of the Map Kerala 2024! Heartfelt thanks to the OpenStreetMap Foundation for swiftly approving the license—this may be the first time a regional State of the Map is hosted in India, and possibly even globally!

Event Details

• Location: College of Veterinary Science, KVASU, Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala, India
• Dates: November 16-17, 2024

This year, we’re excited to partner with Meta, FOSS United, TomTom, DhiSigma Systems, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), and National Service Scheme. We’re also grateful for the support from Sahya Digital Conservation Foundation, Geominds, and community partners Wikimedians of Kerala User Group, OpenDataKerala, Swathanthra Malayalam Computing Community, and the OpenStreetMap India Community. Updated List availabile here.

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You may know that the preparations for this year’s OpenStreetMap Kerala Annual Meetup have started. We had a meeting on the 20th to find a suitable venue and date and to brainstorm related matters and form a working group for the same.

It has now been decided to hold the annual gathering of 2024 on November 16-17 at Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad district.

Venue and Registration - Travel Scholarship - Participatory details will be updated by the responsible volunteers in the coming days.

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Our OpenMapping iniative for #Wayaland Last few days Our #opendatakerala team with #OSMKerala OpenStreetMap working with officials and National Disaster Response Force for the mapping needs in their field needs. Just Noticed a news came few days back. Thanks The New Indian Express

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2024/Aug/03/kerala-open-street-mapping-to-ensure-speedy-relief-for-landslide-victims

കുറെയധികം പുതിയ മാപ്പേഴ്സ് അംഗൻവാടി (in ml:wiki) മാപ്പ് ചെയ്യുന്നത് ശ്രദ്ധയിൽപ്പെട്ടു. മാപ്പത്തോൺ കേരളം ക്യാമ്പയ്നിന്റെ പരിപാടിയാണെന്നാണ് ആദ്യം വിചാരിച്ചത്. കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റി ചാനലിൽ ചോദിച്ചപ്പോൾ പ്രോഗ്രാം മാനേജർക്ക് അതിനെക്കുറിച്ച് ധാരണയില്ലെന്നും കളക്ട്രേറ്റിൽനിന്നുള്ള നിർദ്ദേശമാകാൻ സാധ്യതയുണ്ടെന്നും അവരുടെ ഇതിനെക്കുറിച്ച് അന്വേഷിച്ച് വരുകയാണെന്നാണ് പറഞ്ഞത്. എന്തൊക്കെയായാലും മാപ്പിങ്ങ് ചെയ്ത് പരിചയമുള്ളവരുടെ ട്രൈയ്നിങ്ങോടെ, ഓർഗനൈസൈഡ് എഡിറ്റിങ്ങ് മാനദണ്ഡങ്ങൾ പാലിച്ച് ചെയ്താൽ നല്ലതാണ്.

എന്തായാലും ആശയക്കുഴപ്പമുള്ള ഒരുപാടുപേർക്കായി അംഗൻവാടി മാപ്പ് ചെയ്യുന്നതിനെക്കുറിച്ച് ഒരു കുറിപ്പെഴുതിയിടാമെന്ന് വെച്ചു.

ഓപ്പൺസ്ട്രീറ്റ്മാപ്പ്

ഇവിടെ ആദ്യമായി മാപ്പ് ചെയ്യാനെത്തുന്നവരാണെങ്കിൽ, സുഹൃത്തായ മുജീബിന്റെ യൂട്യൂബ് ചാനലായ ഐബി കമ്പ്യൂട്ടിങ്ങിലെ ഈ വീഡിയോ ഒന്ന് കാണുക. ഗൂഗിളിൽ തിരഞ്ഞാലും കൂടുതൽ റിസോഴ്സുകൾ കിട്ടും. https://learnosm.org/en/

സാറ്റ്ലൈറ്റ് മാപ്പിൽ സ്വന്തം പ്രദേശം

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A Mapping effort in Thrissur District, the cultural capital of Kerala for Marking the Buildings, Roads, Trees, Ponds and other historic places in the city. The City is built around a 65-acre (26 ha) hillock called the Thekkinkadu Maidan which seats the Vadakkumnathan temple. Thekkinkadu means Teak Forest. Thekkinkadu Maidan was a dense forest in olden days. Maharaja of Cochin, Rama Varma Sakthan Thampuran cleared the place and maid the Thrissur City. It hosts the spectacular cultural festival Thrissur Pooram.

In City some greenery remains in some part and we need to survey and map the places and diversity. Because of these trees we have good birds actives and with Kole Birders community there is an efforts happening to document the avian and tree diversity of the heart of city. Hope Free Software Users Group Thrissur also join the efforts. combining all interested group we can map our city

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