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Water is undoubtedly one of the vital elements for existence of life on the earth. But today this very lifeline is under serious threat due to human activities of the past. With about 4% of worlds water resources and 18% of world population, India has a bigger problem on its hands.
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Kanpur transforms into an inclusive, vibrant city of opportunities
Kanpur Smart City aspires to leverage its culture and heritage by investing in inclusive and transformative solutions that enhance the quality of life for its citizens. As per the Government of India’s guidelines, Kanpur Municipal Corporation has formed a separate Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) as Kanpur Smart City Limited for the implementation of projects under the smart city mission.
In Conversation with Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra
Namami Gange is a flagship programme of the Government of India for the rejuvenation of Ganga and its tributaries. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is the implementing authority of this program. Authority constituted under the provisions of the Environment Protection Act (EPA), 1986, and is a part of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Site Scan for ArcGIS
Site Scan for ArcGIS is an end-to-end cloudbased drone mapping software designed to revolutionize imagery collection, processing, and analysis. It maintains a complete picture of your drone inventory and flight history with automatic fleet management.
Transforming GIS Education
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s initiative to inculcate GIS in its curriculum has led to a cooperative partnership with Esri India. This partnership will leverage GIS applications for various research initiatives at Amrita.
New Geospatial Data Guidelines
Recently announced guidelines for “liberalisation of acquisition and production of geospatial data and geospatial data services including maps in the country” is a shot in the arm for the education sector.
