Gram Manchitra App and mActionSoft tech Solution

Gram Manchitra App : 

1)Launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MOPR) in 2019 .

2) It is Geographical Information system (GIS) app developed by National Informatics Centre .

3) It helps to perform spatial planning at Gram Panchayat level with use of geo-spatial technology to foster a planned approach to rural development

mActionSoft :

1) mActionSoft is a mobile-based solution that helps in capturing geo-tagged photos with GPS coordinates .

2) Geo-Tagging: Panchayats will geotag assets with photographs to ensure transparency and accountability.

3) The assets geo-tagged using mActionSoft will seamlessly integrate with Gram Manchitra to
visualize developmental works of Gram Panchayats. 

What is geographical Information system (GIS) ? 

1) It is a technology that allows Data Visualisation , interpretation and management by linking it to locations on the Earth's surface.

2) It combines various layers of information such as maps, satellite imagery, and data tables to create interactive maps and models.

Related Government Initiative - SWAMITVA Scheme 

1) Launched in 2020 , SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Panchayati Raj Departments, State Revenue Departments and Survey of India.

2) It is a scheme for mapping the land parcels in rural inhabited areas using drone technology

 

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