Document Type : Research Paper

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GPS has become an important geomatic instrument today. Due to multiple applications of GPS in various areas such as surveying, map preparation, earthquake control and navigation, GPS has gained millions of users around the world. In the international arena, a great number of extensive GPS plans have been implemented. In this paper, the author provides a summary of the major aspects of GPS operations and earthquake control in India, and concludes with determination of the general lines of important issues to be addressed.