Agricultural Resources Information System (AgRIS): An e ...

SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language) and XML
(eXtensible Markup Language), which were initially conceived for
modeling texts, are now receiving an increasing attention as
formalisms for data and knowledge modeling. Geography Markup
Language (GML) is an XML encoding for transport and storage of
geographic information (both spatial and non-spatial properties of
geographic features) is a significant milestone in the development
of truly interoperable architectures for the use of spatial
information between commercial applications. The progress of
GML 2.0 is an example of the growing momentum for the
acceptance and use of Open GIS Consortium (OGC) specifications
around the world, and represents one of the most visible steps
taken by the geo-spatial community towards the creation of
widespread spatial interoperability.
6.4 Emergence of Information Technology on the national
agenda and the announcement of IT policies by various State
Governments have recognized the “Convergence of Core
Technologies and E-Governance” as the tool for sustainable
development and globalisation of economy. Developments in e-
Governance provide opportunities to harness the power of
Information Technology (IT) to make the business of governance
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