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About Us

Geokno is the brainchild of transformative thinkers from IIT Kanpur who embarked on a journey to leverage the power of LiDAR technology to provide smart, tangible and scalable solutions for clients across industries.

The small-knitted team of young researches, along with their faculty members incubated the company on the IITK campus in 2009. Today, Geokno is driven by industry experts with decades of experience in capturing, processing and analyzing LiDAR data. Looking to mature LiDAR technology in India, GMR Group, one of the largest developers in India, acquired the majority stake in Geokno in 2012. With our expertise and passion, combined with the strength of the GMR group, we have evolved as a premier firm in the Geospatial Domain.

At Geokno, we specialize in delivering High-Resolution Aerial Imagery and LiDAR mapping services across India and globally. We focus on bringing unique & evidence-based solutions with an open and collaborative approach to our client's projects. Geokno is at the forefront of the spatial technology revolution, building 3D digital visual representation by mapping real world environments.

We deploy LiDAR systems embedded on airplanes, helicopters or vehicles that enable acquistion of dense and georeferenced XYZ point cloud. Advanced LiDAR systems capture 360 degree aerial images to create accurate & detailed virtual road maps backed by the geospatial data to help our customers with faster and improved decision making.

Geokno's LiDAR mapping technology offers the benefits of acquiring quick, reliable and accurate data of a large area of land. Our high-end systems provide extensive & detailed aerial surveys at any desired resolution, region or topography for multi-sector clientele.

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km of Mobile LiDAR Survey

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Mission
Our mission is to develop total expertise and support structure over all relevant Geospatial Technologies and other ancillary technologies to observe the Earth up to finer details and to develop latest information technology based innovative solutions towards meeting our goal of creating Digital Earth and developing GeoSolutions.
Vision
Our vision is to create Digital Earth by using modern Geospatial Technologies and developing intelligent Geo-Solutions to empower our clients to take informed decisions for realizing sustainable development and sustainable natural environments.
GMR Group is one of the fastest growing infrastructure enterprises in the country with a rich and diverse experience spanning three decades. With our vibrant portfolio of projects. GMR is uniquely placed to build state of the art projects in sectors that are of critical importance in the process of development. Using the Public Private Partnership model, the Group has successfully leveraged its core strengths to implement several iconic infrastructure projects in India.
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Meet The Team

Mr. Bhaskar Bodapatti has 33 years’ industry experience in diverse sectors spanning Airports, Infrastructure, Health Care, Manufacturing, Engineering, Research & Development, Software Development & Services etc. in India and overseas. He started his career as a Management trainee with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and also had a stint at the India High Commission in London. Thereafter he worked with Shetron Limited as Vice President, with Microland as Financial Controller, with Kirby Building Systems Limited as Vice President, with 7 Hills Business Solutions as Vice President, with Opto Circuits India Limited as Group CFO. His last assignment was with Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) as Senior Director (Finance & Support Services) & Head of BIAL Executive Committee. Mr. Bhaskar also serves as Chief Executive Officer- Properties, GMR Group.

He is a graduate in commerce from Karnataka University and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Since the past decade, Dr. Bharat Lohani have been promoting Geokno which he co-founded in IIT Kanpur for providing LiDAR based solutions to government and industry in India. With 20 years of experience in LiDAR & Geospatial domain and as a pioneer of LiDAR in India he has guided Geokno to be a Leader in LiDAR technology.

PhD In Remote Sensing: University of Reading, UK, ME Photogrammetric Engg. & Remote Sensing: IIT Kanpur.He has also been an IIT Professor at IIT Kanpur.

Mr. K Narayana Rao is a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, Company Secretary and Management Accountant with over 28 years of experience. He also serves as Group Deputy Managing Director, Corporate Relations, GMR Group. He is a member in the Managing Committee of ASSOCHAM, FICCI, Indian Sugar Mills Association, South India Sugar Mills Association and AP Distillery Association.

Balaji is an experienced entrepreneur, currently working on new age technologies and building sustainable businesses. He founded Geokno, an IIT Kanpur spinoff and over the last decade has been key in developing LiDAR market in India and establishing Geokno as a market leader in LiDAR business.

Former Researcher: IIT Kanpur, M.Tech in Geoinformatics: Anna University

He serves as Group Head- CSPD & ERM, GMR Group. Over 24 years of experience covering the areas of Strategy Consulting, Corporate Finance & Investment Banking and Corporate Strategy & Business Development. He has earlier served as Senior Vice President & Head Corporate Strategy in Moser Baer India Ltd and as Associate Director in PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Mr. Ramakrishnan Ramamurthy, is a graduate in Commerce, holds Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Post–graduate Diploma in Business Management. He is also certified Mentor / Coach for Leaders and Family Business advisor.
He possesses vast experience, decisive leadership skills and quantifiable achievements in the areas of strategic planning, sales & marketing, manufacturing, product development, international business development, project management & HR in manufacturing, engineering, Agri and infrastructure sectors.
He has good track record of strategizing and driving successful projects and developed businesses from ground zero both in India and abroad. He demonstrated ability to plan turnaround of loss-making unit by empowering it with effective marketing strategy, manufacturing / operational excellence, improved processes and quality systems and building capability in the organisation & people skills.
He has been working with the Chairman of GMR Group as CEO –Business Integration for the last five years supporting business strategy, policies, systems, processes and integration of the various businesses in the Group. He started his career with Bosch (India) as an apprentice and thereafter worked with Murugappa Group for around twenty years.
He has been President of Mytrah Energy Ltd . (an IPP Renewable energy organization), Managing Director of GMR Industries Ltd. and Chief Executive of Sanmar Engineering.

Mr. Ramakrishnan Ramamurthy, is a graduate in Commerce, holds Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Post–graduate Diploma in Business Management. He is also certified Mentor / Coach for Leaders and Family Business advisor.
He possesses vast experience, decisive leadership skills and quantifiable achievements in the areas of strategic planning, sales & marketing, manufacturing, product development, international business development, project management & HR in manufacturing, engineering, Agri and infrastructure sectors.
He has good track record of strategizing and driving successful projects and developed businesses from ground zero both in India and abroad. He demonstrated ability to plan turnaround of loss-making unit by empowering it with effective marketing strategy, manufacturing / operational excellence, improved processes and quality systems and building capability in the organisation & people skills.
He has been working with the Chairman of GMR Group as CEO –Business Integration for the last five years supporting business strategy, policies, systems, processes and integration of the various businesses in the Group. He started his career with Bosch (India) as an apprentice and thereafter worked with Murugappa Group for around twenty years. He has been President of Mytrah Energy Ltd . (an IPP Renewable energy organization), Managing Director of GMR Industries Ltd. and Chief Executive of Sanmar Engineering.

Balaji is an experienced entrepreneur, currently working on new age technologies and building sustainable businesses. He founded Geokno, an IIT Kanpur spinoff and over the last decade has been key in developing LiDAR market in India and establishing Geokno as a market leader in LiDAR business.

Former Researcher: IIT Kanpur, M.Tech in Geoinformatics: Anna University

Mr. Pratap Kar is a qualified CA with 23+ years’ experience in managing the overall Finance functions with Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Statutory Compliance, Project Financing and Taxation. He is experienced in conceptualizing and implementing financial procedures and has proven success in Project Report Preparation, Project Finance, Evaluation, monitoring as well as arranging large funding from Banks. Being an exemplary communicator, Mr. Pratap has supported several organizations with strong planning and Relationship Management skills that are vital for smooth functioning of any company.

He is a Law graduate from Utkal university Orissa, and holds the C.W.A (Inter) certification from Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India and C.A certification from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

27+years Meritorious Services in Indian Army with Senior Leadership Positions for 10+ years including Director Info Tech (Country Role) and Head of ICT Unit in Ladakh. Completed: MBA (ICFAI), M.Tech (CSE)- IIT Madras

Expert in Business Development, Client Management, Project Planning, Management, Project Strategy & Statutory Clearances.

Completed: B.Tech (Civil Engineering), IIT Kharagpur, PGDM- IIM Lucknow

BSc Physics: Madurai Kamaraj University
PG degree in Geoinformatics: Annamalai University
12 years of experience in Photogrammetry, LiDAR & GIS

Experienced Business Development Professional with more than 10 years of experience, Client Management, Regulatory Management

Completed: M.Tech in Geoinformatics- Anna University