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E-Governance at Howrah
Usefulness of GIS
Data of a particular place or area have various attributes and may be available
either in Hard Copy format which may be in hand written text, in some spreadsheet
(in computer) or in sketch map format .
If these data or information can be displayed in a digitised Map format with all
relevant information in diagrammatic representation in reference to some locations
and legends or landmarks, then it becomes very easy even for a common man to
understand the locational information of that particular area, etc.
If the same tool, i.e GIS .. is used by the Govt., say Administration , it becomes a
very powerful and effective method for planning , decision making and over all for
effective development ……
e.g For setting up of a Primary School, or a Health center , Angadwadi centre or
relocation of a centre from one place to another place , if a pictorial view of the
information can be obtained in respect to distance from road, drainage , population
of that area , served or un-served area , natural hindrances or barrier , a decision
can easily be arrived at….
Technical Specifications
(a) Software(s)
The softwares which are installed and being used for GIS are:-
Arc View 3.0 – ESRI
Map Info Professional 8.5
Auto CAD 2000
The Operating system being used is :-
Windows XP Professional
(b) Hardware(s)
It operates on a stand-alone P-IV system . Additionally , HP
Designjet 500 ps – Plotter is being used for generating Printouts of Maps.
Training Activities
For ensuring a smooth operation in the GIS activities , it was imperative to organize
training from time to time to various departments , who had a major role in
populating the GIS Database with latest informations .
Keeping this in view , GIS software training was organised to various departments
like:-
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