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