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Flagship Scientific PlatformNational Geospatial & Enterprise System• 2024–2025

OCBIS (Online Core Business Integrated System)

Organization: Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is the premier geological organization of India. OCBIS is its core enterprise backbone, integrating geoscientific surveys, mineral exploration data, geochemical atlases, laboratory information systems, and administrative operations into a single modern interface.

https://gsi.gov.in/home/
High-Fidelity Interface
GSI OCBIS Spatial Engine
EPSG:4326 (WGS 84)
BASEMAPGeochemical Atlas
SEISMICBorehole Logs
Field Survey Coordinates:28°38'N, 77°13'E (Active)

Project Objectives

  • •Modernize legacy interfaces into an intuitive, high-efficiency scientific workspace.
  • •Create cohesive visualization tools for complex GIS layers, seismic datasets, and borehole data.
  • •Streamline field geologist survey data entry and offline-to-online sync workflows.
  • •Provide public access to open geoscientific reports and mineral concession dossiers.

Design Challenges

  • •Dozens of specialized user personas: geochemists, geophysicists, remote sensing experts, mining executives, and researchers.
  • •Deep nested taxonomies and metadata standards requiring rigorous information architecture.
  • •Dense geospatial analytical tools needing seamless coexistence with transactional forms.

Information Architecture & User Flow

STEP 01Central Knowledge Portal: Survey highlights, geological news, portal login.
STEP 02Geoscience Map Viewer: Layer manager, spatial query tool, attribute table.
STEP 03Scientific Data Modules: Geochemistry, Geophysics, Marine Geology, Landslide Hazards.
STEP 04Administrative ERP: Mission planning, laboratory sample tracking, clearance workflows.

Key Interface Features & Deliverables

Interactive geospatial core explorer with coordinate search and layer blending.
Scientific document catalog with full-text search and bibliographic indexing.
Role-tailored dashboards for Director Generals, regional heads, and field scientists.

Responsive Design Specifications & Developer Handoff

Desktop-optimized workspace with responsive fallback views for field tablets.