GIS
Jakarta Adopted LiDAR To Map and Protect Peatland Forests
According to recent news by The Jakarta Post, the Government of Indonesia has started producing a detailed peatland map using light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology to better manage the nation’s
Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand Developed GIS-based Innovative Tool for Soil Conservation
New Zealand – An innovative tool to support soil conservation developed by Waikato Regional Council land and soil scientist Dr. Reece Hill made it into the finals of two categories
Haryana is Developing GIS-based Digital Map of Forest Areas in the State
According to the recent news, Haryana forest department is using geographic information system (GIS)-based digital mapping of forest areas in the state, this will add better monitoring and conservation of
Mississippi State University Released a New Web Application “GeoDawg” – Bringing Power of GIS to the Public
STARKVILLE, Miss.— The Geosystems Research Institute (GRI) at Mississippi State University has released a new web application, “GeoDawg,” that gives Mississippians the ability to easily use the capabilities of a
Sri Lanka Setting Up National Spatial Data Infrastructure for Development
According to recent news, Sri Lanka’s Survey Department is setting up national spatial data infrastructure where spatial or location-based information can be better used and shared by both the government
Kerala Launches GIS-based Land Information System
According to recent news by The Hindu, Kerala State Land Use Board (KSLUB) has launched Geographical Information System-based Land Resources Information System (LRIS). A 20-member team of the KSLUB has come out
Government Launches Satellite-based Surveillance System to Monitor Illegal Mining
According to recent news by the PTI, In a path-breaking move, the mines ministry came out with a mining surveillance system (MSS), a pan-India surveillance network using the latest satellite
Union Railway Ministry Using Drones to Monitor Rail Project in Mumbai
According to recent news by the Hindustan Times, The Union railway ministry has been using drones to take updates on the developments of Seawoods-Nerul-Uran railway project. Drones are mainly being used
Maharashtra Adopted Geospatial Technology to Digitize and Decentralise MGNREGA Works
According to recent news by the DNA, the Maharashtra State Government gearing up to implement the geographic information system (GIS) to digitize and decentralize the planning, monitoring, and implementation of the