GIS
Boosting Revenue with GIS-based Cess Collection in Bihar
The Bihar government is implementing a GIS-based cess collection system to cover all construction activities, whether government, commercial, or private, across the state. This innovative approach, led by the state’s
Oman Begins Comprehensive Flood Risk Mapping to Enhance Safety
Oman is initiating a major project focused on Flood Risk Mapping across the country. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources has engaged a specialized company to lead this
Brinda Kashyap Earns UNESCO MAB Young Scientist Award for Rhino Protection
In a significant achievement for India, Brinda Kashyap, a young scientist from Guwahati, Assam, has been honored with the prestigious UNESCO MAB (Man and Biosphere) Young Scientist Award. This award
Kerala University Launches SLIP-K App for Landslip Hazard Prediction
In a significant advancement for disaster prevention, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu recently launched the SLIP-K (Slope Instability Predictor-Kerala) mobile application in Thiruvananthapuram. Developed by Sajin Kumar K.S., Assistant Professor
Krishi-DSS: Pioneering a New Era in Indian Agriculture
The Indian government has recently launched the Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS), a pioneering geospatial platform designed to revolutionize agriculture in India by offering farmers real-time data and insights. Developed through
How Spatial-Temporal Data Revealed Hepatitis B Patterns in China
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a significant public health concern in China, a country with one of the highest burdens of this disease worldwide. Despite ongoing efforts to control
UNDP Unveils AI-Powered Mapping Tool to Combat Poverty in Cambodia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has introduced the “Cambodia Poverty/Vulnerability Mapping Tool,” an innovative AI-powered platform designed to address socio-economic vulnerabilities across Cambodia. This tool represents a significant advancement
Revolutionizing Rural India: Geospatial Innovations with Gram Manchitra
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj in India has introduced several digital initiatives to support spatial planning and improve transparency in local village councils, known as Gram Panchayats. One key initiative
Barbados is Using Maps to Help Vulnerable Persons
Barbados has launched a new geospatial map to enhance support for its vulnerable populations. Announced by Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, this map aims to improve
Harnessing Geospatial Technologies for Wildlife Conservation
Geospatial Technologies for Wildlife Conservation underscores the urgency of wildlife conservation, which has never been more pressing. With rapid habitat loss, climate change, and increased poaching, numerous species face the
