PM Modi Unveils Genesys Digital Twin Mapping Project For Varanasi's Urban Transformation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated an initiative aimed at modernising Varanasi's infrastructure and addressing key urban challenges through the launch of the Digital Twin project in his parliamentary constituency. The project, implemented in collaboration with mapping innovator Genesys International Corporation, promises to revolutionise urban planning and governance in Varanasi.

Genesys International Corporation, in partnership with Varanasi Smart City (VSCL), is spearheading the development of a comprehensive 3D Digital Twin covering an extensive area of 160 square kilometres. 

Utilising the Genesys New India Map stack, this project endeavours to create an accurate 3D replica of Varanasi, capturing its physical features, processes, and interconnections. The project, valued at Rs 7 crores, marks a significant investment in Varanasi's technological advancement.

The Urban Spatial 3D Digital Twin will serve as a holistic representation of Varanasi's real-world environment, enabling targeted interventions to mitigate challenges such as traffic congestion, logistics management, urban mobility, waste management, flood control, and tourism promotion. 

Through the integration of manned aerial LiDAR mapping, terrestrial mobile LiDAR, and 360-degree street panoramic imagery, the project ensures a meticulous level of accuracy and detail in the city model. Genesys's constellation of sensors is driving the creation of a nationwide urban digital twin.

In addition to Varanasi, Genesys has already completed street imaging programs in approximately 1500 towns and cities across India and collaborates with Google Maps for similar initiatives.

A key objective of the Digital Twin initiative is to enhance governance through a geo-enabled Decision Support System (DSS), fostering collaboration and communication among government departments. By providing analytical mapping capabilities, the project facilitates responsive coordination and informed decision-making within various administrative domains.

Sajid Malik, CMD of Genesys International Corporation, expressed his enthusiasm about the project, stating, "It is a momentous occasion for us to Digital Twin Varanasi. Our 3D city data will be integrated into various development schemes and projects. The simulation capabilities offered by the Digital Twin will aid urban planning efforts, allowing predictive visualisation of infrastructure projects such as flyovers, foot over bridges, and road-widening. Moreover, the precise elevation models provided by LiDAR technology will lay the groundwork for ambitious waterways transport projects."

The Urban Spatial 3D Digital Twin project represents a transformative leap towards a smarter, more resilient Varanasi, poised to address present and future urban challenges effectively. By harnessing advanced spatial technology, Varanasi aims to emerge as a model for sustainable urban development, setting a precedent for other cities across India.