Context: Recently, the National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organization (NATMO) published the 4th updated version of COVID-19 Dashboard.
About NATMO

• NATMO functions under the Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology.
• It is headquartered in Kolkata.
• It was founded by Prof. S.P.Chatterjee, the then Professor of Geography, Calcutta University.
• It is the sole national agency bearing the responsibility of depicting national framework data in the form of thematic maps and atlases to cater to the various needs of different sectors.

Major objectives of the organization are

• To prepare atlases and thematic maps.
• To collaborate with other central and state government organisations to meet their map requirements.
• To promote the use of geospatial information and technology in cartography
• To provide training in Remote sensing, Geographical Information System, Global Positioning System and Digital Cartography.
• To publish maps and atlases for the benefit of various users
• To carryout geographic researches.

Main Functions of this organization are

• Compilation of the National Atlas of India in Hindi, English and other regional languages.
• Preparation of thematic maps based on socio-economic, physical, cultural, environmental, Demographic and other issues.
• Automated mapping and GIS application for increasing efficiency in mapping technique.
• Geographical researches.
• Digital cartographic research and training.
• Golden Map Service covering the whole of India especially towns and cities.
• Web-based maps and atlases making and updating.
• Preparation of maps/atlases for visually impaired.
• Digital mapping and training using Remote sensing, GPS and GIS technology.
• International collaboration in thematic and atlas cartography.
• Capacity building and infrastructure development.
• Documentation and publicity.
• Any other work as entrusted to NATMO by the Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology or the Central Government.