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JAMMU: TerraGIS, an innovative desktop Geographic Information System (GIS) software developed by three third-year B.Tech Design Your Degree students of the University of Jammu, is rapidly gaining recognition as an emerging startup from Jammu & Kashmir. Within just two days of its official launch, the software recorded more than 30 installations, marking a promising beginning for the student-led venture.
The startup has been founded by Mr. Adil Mahajan, Ms. Tavishi Amla, and Mr. Gourav, all third-year B.Tech students, who transformed a hackathon idea into a functional geospatial software platform now accessible in over 240 countries worldwide.
The journey of TerraGIS began with the first and most important step of innovation — problem identification. The team observed that existing GIS software solutions were often expensive, resource-heavy, difficult for beginners and inaccessible for many students and professionals. Understanding this challenge, the students envisioned a lightweight, affordable and modern GIS platform capable of simplifying mapping and spatial analysis workflows.
The idea initially took shape during a national-level AI/ML hackathon focused on solving real-world societal problems through intelligent systems and advanced retrieval technologies. From there, the project evolved steadily through continuous software development, testing and feature enhancement, eventually transforming from a hackathon prototype into a startup venture.
TerraGIS was designed and developed as a professional desktop GIS software for Windows users. The platform supports advanced spatial operations including vector editing, GeoTIFF raster handling, AI-assisted segmentation, PDF map exports, clipping and buffer analysis tools, WMTS basemaps, GeoPackage support and drone-survey-ready workflows.
The software is officially available through
TerraGIS Official Website – https://terragis.co.in/ Microsoft Store – https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p1zs0x4nf5q?hl=en-US&gl=IN
The startup is already receiving international visibility and attention, with TerraGIS currently trending on global startup discovery platforms.
The Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof. Umesh Rai, appreciated the remarkable achievement of the students and praised their technical capabilities, innovation-driven mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. He congratulated the young innovators for demonstrating how student-led technological ideas can evolve into globally accessible technology products.
Director, SIIEDC, Prof. Alka Sharma also applauded the efforts of the team and stated that such initiatives reflect the growing culture of innovation, research and startup development among students. She appreciated the dedication, teamwork and technical excellence demonstrated by the young developers while building a product with real-world applications and international reach.
The students worked under the mentorship and guidance of Prof. Jatinder Manhas, whose continuous support, technical direction and encouragement played a crucial role in shaping the project from concept to execution.
The founders believe that TerraGIS is not just software, but a step toward making advanced geospatial technology accessible, affordable and scalable for students, researchers, surveyors and professionals across the globe.
The success of TerraGIS stands as an inspiring example of how innovation, mentorship and determination can transform a student project into an internationally recognized startup.
