GIS
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Top 10 Benefits of a GIS-Based Project Monitoring System
What is a Project Monitoring System? A GIS-based project monitoring system uses geographic information systems (GIS) technology to track and manage the progress of a project. This type of system allows users to view and analyze project data in a geographic context, such as mapping project locations and displaying information about project milestones and timelines. It also allows users to share the data with other stakeholders in a project, such as project managers, engineers, and government officials. This system can be used for a wide range of projects, including infrastructure development, natural resource management, and urban planning. Benefits of Using a Project Monitoring System: Spatial Visualization: GIS-based project monitoring systems allow users…
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Land Records Management System Using GIS Technology
Introduction: In India, land ownership is primarily established through a registered sale deed (a record of the property transaction between the buyer and seller). Other documents used to establish ownership include the record of rights (document with details of the property), property tax receipts, and survey documents. Land records consist of various types of information (property maps, sale deeds) and are maintained across different departments at the district or village level. These departments work in silos, and the data across departments is not updated properly. Hence, discrepancies are often noted in land records. The district administration keeps land records to determine who owns and where the borders of a piece…
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How GIS and Remote Sensing Are Playing the Most Critical Role in Disaster Management?
India has been ranked the 14th most disaster-prone country in the world due to extreme weather-related disasters. Also, disasters are spatial in nature as they strike at a particular location and impact a specific region. GIS & remote sensing are inevitable parts of the disaster monitoring life-cycle. The preparedness stage of the pre-disaster situation is followed by during & post-disaster which is attributed to response & recovery & rehabilitation efforts. GIS provides accurate spatial data and insights into disaster response strategies and enables the visualization of critical vulnerabilities and damages. Subsequently, location intelligence plays a critical part in disaster monitoring. GIS combined with remote sensing gives an essential structure, helps in…
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Case Study of Samiksha – an ambitious e-Governance initiative of PWD West Bengal
‘SAMIKSHA’ Project Progress Monitoring System is an ambitious e-Governance initiative of PWD West Bengal where a web and mobile-based software application was built to monitor the progress of various construction & maintenance projects for Roads, Bridges, and Buildings throughout the state. The initial application was implemented in June 2016 which helped 5000+ users of the department with consistent project monitoring and successful completion of more than 6000+ projects in the past 3 years.For transforming the monitoring and management system of the Public Works Department, ‘Samiksha’ PPMS succeeded in bringing about digitally enabled, real-time and interactive modes of tracking projects. This led to a sea change in the performance of the…
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Five Benefits of GIS for Healthcare Providers
Are you using the power of geoinformation in your medical practice or healthcare services business? Geography matters, especially in the modern hyper-connected world where the rise of consumer information sharing can make or break a service practitioner’s reputation in a market. Meanwhile patients increasingly expect convenience, value and efficiency when using their time. They are savvier than ever before about shopping and competition for their attention and shopping dollars is fierce. Don’t worry, we have a prescription that can help, it’s called GIS! Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and location intelligence data software can produce highly visual, highly useful data driven maps of a region, city, neighborhood, market or even inside…
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Five Critical Benefits of Location Intelligence for Retailers
Are you using the power of geoinformation in your business? Geography matters, especially in the modern hyper-connected world where the rise of ecommerce means physical stores must not only offer desirable products of value for a fair price, but must also provide high levels of customer service, and somehow continuously be crafting a bigger and better in-store experience for their customers than their competitors. Meanwhile customers increasingly expect convenience, value and efficiency when using their time to visit physical stores instead of shopping online. They are savvier than ever before about shopping and competition for their attention and shopping dollars is fierce. Good news! There is a tool set you…
