The headquarters of the Survey of India will be shifted from Dehradun to Delhi! This will affect more than 900 employees

Is the Survey of India headquarters really being prepared for a move from Dehradun to Delhi? Activity surrounding this issue has intensified in the capital over the past few days. If this proposal is implemented, it will directly affect more than 700 permanent employees and approximately 250 contractual workers.

Survey of India may shift to Pushpa Bhawan in New Delhi
According to sources, a proposal has been prepared to shift the Survey of India’s legal cell to Pushpa Bhawan in New Delhi. This has fueled speculation that the entire headquarters might be moving to Delhi. If this happens, it will have a significant impact on this historic institution, which has been located in Dehradun for 258 years.

Survey of India is India’s oldest scientific institution
Historically, the Survey of India is the oldest scientific institution in India. It was established in 1767 by the British East India Company with the objective of consolidating and surveying Indian territories. Since then, its headquarters have been located in Dehradun, from where it carries out mapping and scientific studies for strategic and infrastructure projects across the country.

Survey of India is the leading institution in the field of mapping
In 1950, the department was organized into only five directorates, whose work involved providing basic mapping services related to the country’s development. Over time, its role and responsibilities have increased, and today it is the leading institution in the field of national surveying and mapping. Now, questions are being raised about the future of this institution, which has become synonymous with Dehradun.