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Delhi gets new geo-portal for urban planning

Friday, 27 November 2009 10:56 administrator
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The Hindu 27.11.2009

Delhi gets new geo-portal for urban planning

Staff Reporter

Information Technology Department develops Spatial Data Infrastructure

- Photo: R.V. Moorthy

Public utilities: Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit inaugurating the Jeevan Facility System at the Delhi Pavilion in the ongoing Trade Fair in the Capital on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit inaugurated the Delhi State Spatial Data Infrastructure Project at the Delhi Pavilion in the ongoing India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan here on Thursday.

The geo-portal with geo-spatial data of the Capital has been developed by the Information Technology Department of the Delhi Government.

Describing the portal as unique and the first of its kind in the country, Ms. Dikshit said the project would set new benchmarks in urban management in the country.

It will make underground and overground utilities in digital form accessible to over 30 departments.

“The whole range of spatial and attribute data will be accessible through a geo-portal that will function as a single window through which associated bodies can access information and decision-support systems. The portal will provide access to the line departments of the Delhi Government like the New Delhi Municipal Council, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Development Authority and Delhi Police besides Union and State government bodies,” she added.

Ms. Dikshit said the portal would incorporate 3D modelling of the entire range of public utilities in the Capital including pipelines for water supply, sewerage systems, telephone and electricity cables under ground and overground, and community centres, apart from education institutions, hospitals and a wide range of other physical structures dedicated to the delivery of different services.

The availability of underground utilities in digital form will enable the line department concerned to undertake maintenance programmes as well as locate faults in the system with precision.

“The system will provide a clear vision for urban planning and easy monitoring of ownership of properties, tenancy and land use apart from providing greater preparedness for disaster management. Our government will be the first in the country to boast a comprehensive and up-to-data land information system that houses land records and property up to the level of individual building units. This would provide accurate information on ownership rights, restrictions and responsibilities linked to the land and help in de-congesting the city,” said Ms. Dikshit.

The Chief Minister said the new platform would also help in planning of commercial establishments like hotels, shopping malls, restaurants and parks.

“In this, the spatial data will be of special value to promoters of such establishments. The project also provides for installation of wireless cameras at different points in the city to facilitate monitoring of these areas. Such monitoring will have multiple benefits such as efficient traffic management and keeping a check on anti-social activities.”

Single-window service

The Chief Minister also inaugurated other services like railway tickets booking, collection of LIC premium and MTNL phone connections through “Jeevan” kiosks, a Delhi Government single-window service initiative.

She informed that 250 Jeevan kiosks are operational in the Capital right now and the number would go up to more than 500 in the coming years.

Last Updated on Friday, 27 November 2009 11:00
 

Minister inspects developmental works in City Corporation limits

Thursday, 26 November 2009 09:08 administrator
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Deccan Herald 26.11.2009

Minister inspects developmental works in City Corporation limits
Mangalore,Nov 25, dhns:


Minister for Urban Development, Law and Parliamentary Affairs S Suresh Kumar inspected various developmental projects taken up in the limits of Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) on Wednesday.

 

  


The minister visited the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Kavoor, the solid waste management yard at Pacchanady, and inspected the ongoing concreting works of the airport road (beginning from Kuntikan junction), the stretch between the KSRTC bus stand and the Kuntikan junction, and the AB Shetty Circle and Pandeshwar.

He also inspected the road widening works at Ambedkar (Jyothi) Circle in the City where a free-left facility is being provided.

Talking to reporters on the occasion, the minister said his visit is to see that the Rs 100 crore special grant and the State Finance Commission grant given to the City Corporation are spent in a proper manner.
“Including Mangalore, the major cities are getting good infrastructure, but the necessity of the common man has been neglected. Footpaths should be considered an important component of the city infrastructure,” he suggested.
Suresh Kumar also said he has asked the officials to take sufficient precautionary measures where risky works are going on.

Later he conducted a review meeting with the officials of various departments at the DC’s office.

District-in-Charge Minister J Krishna Palemar, MLA N Yogish Bhat, Mayor M Shanker Bhat, Deputy Commissioner V Ponnuraj, advisor to the Chief Minister A Ravindra, MCC Commissioner K N Vijayprakash and other officials accompanied the minister.

SMS grievances
The minister told a section of media that he has asked the MCC Commissioner to dedicate a separate cell number to which citizens can send in their complaints in the form of SMS.

 

260 new parks to come up soon

Thursday, 26 November 2009 05:16 administrator
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Deccan Chronicle 26.11.2009

260 new parks to come up soon

November 26th, 2009
By Our Correspondent
Tags: 260 new parks to come up, Garden city

Nov. 25: Bengaluru is set to regain its long-neglected identity of a ‘Garden City’ with the civic agencies planning to transform 260 open spaces into parks.

Transport minister R. Ashok, who released a souvenir on Bengaluru parks maintained by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and the horticulture department at a seminar on beautification and environmental development of Bengaluru held here on Wednesday, said BBMP will convert 260 open spaces into parks in a phased manner soon.

Speaking at the event, experts in the civic administration admitted that the zoning and planning of Bengaluru city was not done in an environment-friendly manner.

The speakers including top BBMP officials, said rampant development has led to a dent in tree cover and rise in pollution besides dwindling ground water reserves. Speaking on the occasion, BBMP administrator K.M. Shivakumar said, “Civilisations have come to an end in the past due to environmental degradation. We must incorporate sustainable development. The residents must bring instances of encroachment to the notice of BBMP officials.”

Noted environmentalist A.N. Yellappa Reddy said the biodiversity management committee set up under his chairmanship has submitted a 200-page document on safeguarding city lakes and beautifying the parks. However, it is yet to be implemented.

“Nothing seems to come out of discussions with policy makers. The government must act swiftly before the city loses its remaining lakes. I have stressed on a ban on lawn culture which consumes a large amount of water and has no ecological value,” Mr Reddy said.

 
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