How spatial data and satellite technology helps Panchayati Raj Institutuions ?

 

How spatial data and satellite technology helps Panchayati Raj Institutions ? 

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Through the 73rd and 74th Amendments of the Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj Institutions have got greater autonomy in their rights and jurisdiction.

This initiative has been launched with the aim of making Panchayati Raj Institutions more efficient and effective so that they can make better decisions at the local level by using spatial data and satellite technology and bring transparency in governance.

Navigation Signal System (NavIC), which is an Indian satellite-based navigation system, will also be used to provide location based services to Gram Panchayats.

Through this, information about the correct location and necessary data for local development plans will be available in an accurate and timely manner.

 Through Bhuvan-Panchayat Geoportal, state governments and panchayats will be empowered and will get an opportunity to effectively implement government schemes and development works under Digital India. The  platform will reach around 2.56 lakh Gram Panchayats, providing the technology and information required to improve the quality of life in rural areas. This initiative is streamlining the implementation, monitoring and resource management of schemes by Panchayat Raj Institutions using satellite technology and digital information to create holistic and sustainable strategies for rural development. 

This initiative is an important step under the Digital India programme of the Government of India, which will technologically empower rural India and ensure its holistic development

These geospatial platforms and projects developed by ISRO have given a new direction to Indian rural resource management, planning and disaster response mechanisms.

These initiatives aim to promote transparency, resource management, and sustainable development, thereby enabling empowerment and sustainable development in rural areas. Through Bhuvan Panchayat, Gram Panchayats can now implement more scientific and data-supported schemes, while NDEM helps in making quick and effective decisions in disaster management. 

ISRO’s role in DILRMP has improved digitization and transparency of land records, leading to better services to Indian rural society. ISRO has made significant contributions to resource management, governance and disaster response for rural areas of India, which will ensure more empowered, transparent and sustainable rural development in future