Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 23: Three third-year B Tech Design Your Degree students of University of Jammu have developed TerraGIS, an innovative desktop Geographic Information System (GIS) software that is rapidly emerging as a promising startup from Jammu and Kashmir.
Within two days of its official launch, the software recorded over 30 installations, marking an encouraging start for the student-led venture. The startup has been founded by Adil Mahajan, Tavishi Amla and Gourav, who transformed a hackathon concept into a functional geospatial software platform now accessible in more than 240 countries worldwide.
The idea behind TerraGIS originated when the students identified key challenges in existing GIS platforms, which they found expensive, resource-intensive and difficult for beginners. To address these issues, the team envisioned a lightweight, affordable and user-friendly GIS platform capable of simplifying mapping and spatial analysis workflows.
The project initially took shape during a national-level AI/ML hackathon focused on solving real-world societal challenges through intelligent systems and advanced retrieval technologies. Through continuous development, testing and feature enhancement, the prototype gradually evolved into a startup venture.
TerraGIS has been 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 on the TerraGIS Official Website — https://terragis.co.in/ and Microsoft Store – https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p1zs0x4nf5q?hl=en-US&gl=IN . The startup is also receiving international visibility, with TerraGIS currently trending on global startup discovery platforms.
Vice Chancellor of University of Jammu, Prof Umesh Rai, described the achievement as remarkable and highlighted the students’ technical capabilities, innovation-driven mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.
Director, SIIEDC, Prof Alka Sharma, said such initiatives reflect the growing culture of innovation, research and startup development among students.
The students worked under the mentorship of Prof Jatinder Manhas.
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