Genesys wins digital twin contract from Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corp

Mapping services provider Genesys International has announced that twin cities Hubballi-Dharwad are all set to adopt its digital twin technology. The company has been awarded a ₹21.45 crore contract from Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC). Under this contract, Genesys will improve infrastructure management and enhance governance through precision mapping.

As part of the New India Map Stack, the company will create a 3D representation of Hubballi-Dharwad, modernising property tax systems, urban planning, and governance. The 11-zone GIS mapping project, priced at ₹1.95 crore per zone, will optimise property tax collection and update municipal records. Genesys’ proprietary technology will help identify unregistered properties, streamline taxation, and assist in driving revenue growth for urban development.

Further, Genesys' Digital Twin models will provide HDMC with a detailed city overview, enabling real-time monitoring and efficient governance. High- resolution geospatial data will enhance municipal operations, traffic control, disaster management, and infrastructure planning.

“With this initiative, we reaffirm our commitment to “pioneering work 3D digital twin mapping,” said Sajid Malik, Chairman and Managing Director of Genesys International Corporation Limited. “By digitising property records and optimising tax revenues, we’re creating the future of urban management.”

Genesys has also implemented 3D Digital Twin models in other cities like Ayodhya, Mumbai’s Dharavi, Holy City of Mecca, and Varanasi.

The Central government introduced the National Geospatial Policy, 2022 (NGP 2022), which is a long-term strategy aimed at boosting India's geospatial sector by liberalising data collection, encouraging private sector participation, and enhancing infrastructure. Additionally, the policy priorities infrastructure development by establishing a National Digital Twin, a virtual replica of physical assets, and a Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure (GKI) to support advanced applications.