About Us ¶

The QGIS India User Group is a community of QGIS users passionate about open-source geospatial technology. Our mission is to promote the use of QGIS, share knowledge, and support each other.

Our Community ¶

We welcome everyone interested in QGIS, from complete beginners to experienced professionals. Our community values:

Openness: We embrace open-source principles and open collaboration
Inclusivity: Everyone is welcome regardless of background or skill level
Learning: We support continuous learning and knowledge sharing
Contribution: We encourage active participation and giving back to the community

Our Members ¶

We have members from diverse backgrounds including:

GIS professionals
Environmental scientists
Urban planners
Data Scientists
Software Developers
Open Data Enthusiasts
Researchers
Students
… and more

Our Team ¶

The user group structure is evolving, but currently, we have the following teams and volunteers who are actively contributing in day-to-day operation of the user group. We have self-organized into teams of volunteers who have taken responsibility for certain tasks.

Responsibility	Team Members
Website Development	Aman Jain, Albert Felix, Jyoti, Deepak Kumar, Mukund Nemane
Content Creation and Review	Kiran Bhamlani, Chinmay Shaligram, Manas Patra, Ishaan Bhalerao, Ellen Brock, Lakshmi Kantakumar N., Sangeetha K, Nilay Nishant
Community Management	Jyoti, Santhosh, Ark Arjun
Event Planning	Janhavi Mane, Deepak Kumar, Chancy Shah, Afreen Shaikh, Kiran Bhamlani
Social Media and Outreach	Aravinth R, Amey Bagul, Rajat Rao, Sabyasachi Puhan
Overall Coordination	Ujaval Gandhi

We also have several user group members who have contributed content for the website.

Area	Contributors
Case Studies	Kavya S Kutty, Rajat Rao, Chinmay Shaligram, Malcolm Afonso, Sreevisal G, Pratiksha Chalke, Vijay Kumar
Blog Posts	Jyoti
Tutorials	Sudarshan Bhoyar, Ark Arjun

Get Involved ¶

We welcome everyone interested in QGIS to join and contribute. We have two primary ways in which you can help.

Contribute Content ¶

You can submit a Case Study, Tutorial or a Blog post for the user group website. We welcome all content focused on QGIS that is relevant for users in India. Post on our mailing list qgis-india@googlegroups.com with a brief about your idea to get started.

Volunteer for a Working Group ¶

You can also help with the running of the user group by volunteering for one of the working groups. We have different teams working on website, content, events, outreach and more. Write to us at qgis-india@googlegroups.com with your interest area and we will connect you with other volunteers.

Our Logo ¶

The QGIS India User Group logo seamlessly merges the global identity of QGIS with a strong Indian character. The bold green gradient “QGIS” lettering preserves the recognisable strength of the parent brand while evoking landscapes, environment, and geospatial depth. The stylised “Q” integrates the signature orange and green geometric forms—reimagined as a tricolour-inspired arrow—symbolising layered spatial data, analytical workflows, direction, and forward movement. The “India User Group” text, rendered in a traditional calligraphic style inspired by the forms of the Devanagari script, reinforces cultural rootedness and regional pride. The subtle tricolour underline echoes the Indian national flag, representing diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and community spirit. Together, these elements express the convergence of open-source geospatial innovation and India’s vibrant, grassroots geospatial community.

The logo was designed by Ark Arjun. A high-resolution version of the logo is available for download from Wikimedia Commons.

Affiliations ¶

We are an official QGIS User Group recognized by the QGIS Project. Learn more about QGIS User Groups here.