Genesys International Corporation Ltd announced on Friday the launch of a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system from IDS GeoRadar, described as the first of its kind in India for 3D underground utility mapping. The system uses patented Equalised Scrambling Technology and Wide/Multi Array Antenna Technology to detect and map buried infrastructure, including water pipelines, sewer networks, telecom cables, and power lines.
The technology generates high-resolution subsurface 3D imagery that the company says will allow urban authorities, infrastructure developers, and engineering agencies to plan construction with greater accuracy and reduce the risk of accidental damage to buried assets during excavation. Unlike conventional 2D detection methods, the system is designed to provide detailed positional data on the depth, size, and orientation of underground utilities, giving engineers a more complete picture before groundwork begins.
Genesys said it intends to integrate the GPR system with its existing digital mapping and geospatial platforms to produce subsurface digital twins — virtual representations of underground assets — for urban environments. The company said these models would support utility monitoring, infrastructure planning, and lifecycle management, allowing cities to track the condition and location of buried infrastructure over time rather than relying on outdated records or manual surveys.
The announcement comes at a time when India's urban infrastructure is expanding at pace, placing growing pressure on the management of subsurface utilities. Poorly documented underground networks have long been cited as a contributing factor in construction delays and infrastructure damage, particularly in dense urban areas where multiple utility networks — water, power, telecommunications, and sewerage — often run in close proximity. Accidental utility strikes during excavation can cause service disruptions, safety hazards, and significant cost overruns on projects.
The system is positioned to serve infrastructure projects across several sectors, including smart city development, metro and highway construction, water infrastructure upgrades, and large-scale utility modernisation programmes. India has seen substantial public investment in such projects in recent years, with the government's Smart Cities Mission having funded urban development initiatives in more than 100 cities since its launch in 2015. Infrastructure spending has also increased sharply under successive national budgets, with capital expenditure on roads, rail, and urban development remaining a stated policy priority.
By providing what Genesys describes as reliable subsurface intelligence, the system is also intended to improve coordination among the multiple agencies and contractors that typically share responsibility for underground utilities in Indian cities — a fragmentation that has historically made it difficult to maintain accurate, unified records of what lies beneath urban streets.
Sajid Malik, Chairman and Managing Director of Genesys International, said the technology addressed a gap in how buried infrastructure is currently documented. "As India accelerates its infrastructure and urban development agenda, understanding subsurface infrastructure has become critical for safe and efficient project execution," he said. "This is particularly relevant for safeguarding crucial water infrastructure networks that are often buried and poorly mapped." Malik added that integrating the radar system with the company's 3D geospatial platforms was aimed at helping cities build what he called reliable subsurface intelligence to support the development of more resilient urban infrastructure.
Ground-penetrating radar works by emitting electromagnetic pulses into the ground and measuring the reflected signals to identify changes in material density — allowing operators to locate buried objects without excavation. The technology has been used in infrastructure, archaeology, and forensic applications internationally for several decades, though its adoption in India's urban planning and utility management sectors has been limited compared to markets in Europe and North America.
Genesys International, headquartered in Mumbai, provides geospatial technology services including high-accuracy mapping, 3D city modelling, and spatial platforms for government and enterprise clients. The company has worked on digital twin and mapping projects for urban bodies and infrastructure agencies across India. IDS GeoRadar, whose technology is being deployed through this partnership, is an international manufacturer of radar-based inspection and monitoring systems with applications in civil infrastructure, mining, and geotechnical monitoring.