Geographic Information System application “Gram Manchitra” launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
This Geographic Information System has been launched with the aim of promoting spatial planning by Gram Panchayat.
This application facilitates and assists Gram Panchayats in planning at the Gram Panchayat level using geospatial technology.
It provides a single/integrated geospatial platform to improve the planning of various developmental works to be undertaken in different areas and provide a decision support system for Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP).
In addition, mActionSoft, a mobile-based solution has also been launched.
It will help in capturing photos with Geo-Tags (i.e. GPS Coordinates) for the works that have assets as an output.
Geo-tagging of assets is done in three stages – (i) before the commencement of work (ii) during the work and (iii) on completion of the work.
It will provide a wealth of information about all works and assets related to natural resource management, water harvesting, drought prevention, sanitation, agriculture, check dams and irrigation mediums, etc.
Geo-tagged properties are available on Gram Manchitra using m-ActionSoft application to enhance the planning of various development works in Gram Panchayats.
Properties constructed under Finance Commission funds are geo-tagged by the Panchayats with photographs of the properties.
GIS datagram of geo-tagged properties on the Gram Manchitra can be viewed on the map application.
These tools provide decision support systems in making development plans such as tools to identify potential sites for development projects, asset tracking, project cost estimation, and project impact assessment, etc.
