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On National Panchayati Raj Day, Indian Space Research Organisation announced completion of nationwide high-resolution land mapping to empower local governance with accurate, data-driven planning tools.
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- ISRO has completed high-resolution land use and land cover mapping for the entire country, marking a major milestone in strengthening rural governance through scientific and data-backed planning systems.
- The project provides detailed land usage data at a 1:10,000 scale, enabling precise identification of land patterns, resources, and utilization across diverse geographical regions of India.
- The mapping data has been made available to government bodies, ensuring better coordination, planning efficiency, and informed policymaking at multiple administrative levels.
- This initiative focuses on land use and land cover analysis, helping authorities understand how land is utilized and what physical features exist in specific regions.
- The data is integrated into the Grammanchitra portal developed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, supporting decentralized planning at the grassroots level.
- It enables preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs), improving decision-making, transparency, and accountability in village-level governance systems.
- Geospatial technology used in this project allows better resource allocation, infrastructure planning, disaster management, and environmental monitoring through real-time and accurate satellite data.
- The collaboration between ISRO and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj aims to empower Gram Panchayats, promote bottom-up planning, and ensure sustainable rural development across India.