NEW DELHI: The capital has about 48 lakh buildings, 3 lakh manholes and nearly 17,000 kilometres of running road length. All this information is part of the extensive database that captures the demographics of the capital and utilities like stormwater drains, sewer lines, infrastructure projects and urban planning details under Delhi State Spatial Database. Starting August 1, all state departments and civic agencies have to mandatorily access, use and share information through secured communication networks under the DelhiGeographical Spatial Data Infrastructure (Management, Control, Administration, Security and Safety), Act 2011.
The Act has been notified by the office of the lieutenant-governor, Tejendra Khanna, and is aimed at ensuring effective e-governance. The database provides a ground-based actual information system that details infrastructure and utilities above ground, on the ground and below the ground up to 12 feet with maps. It spans 1500 square kilometres of the capital.
In a presentation made before urban development minister Kamal Nath on May 24, the IT department focused on some peculiar problems faced in governance in the capital. It was pointed out that since there are too many agencies like MCD, DDA, DJB and state departments, coordination and the decision-making process is cumbersome. The e-governance effort that will link departments with the database is being seen as an effective way to bridge the gap and cut down on red tape.
According to Delhi's information technology secretary, Savitur Prasad, the departments will have direct access from their computers to live data on secured communication networks. About a hundred departments have been linked with the system. "Some are already using the data. Others are verifying the information and there are others who are carrying out training to use the data. The platform will allow users to update the database and also make their project plans sitting before their computer screen," Prasad elaborated. Starting August 1, departments will be expected to submit the status of projects on the platform so that other departments can access the information and plan accordingly.
For instance, the database shows that there are about 48 lakh buildings in Delhi. Using this data, the MCD can track properties that are evading tax and issue notices. Similarly, in case of unauthorized constructions, the department will be able to see the building status through the high-resolution maps and check the status of a property on the platform. Verification on the ground will then reveal if any unauthorized construction has been done. The e-governance initiative under the new Act will also allow direct monitoring through the control room at Delhi secretariat in case of a natural or manmade disaster.
The Delhi State Spatial Database Infrastructure project is an interconnected 3D global information system. It involves capturing geographical and urban features for systematic coordinated urban planning, project implementation and overall governance.
The Act has been notified by the office of the lieutenant-governor, Tejendra Khanna, and is aimed at ensuring effective e-governance. The database provides a ground-based actual information system that details infrastructure and utilities above ground, on the ground and below the ground up to 12 feet with maps. It spans 1500 square kilometres of the capital.
In a presentation made before urban development minister Kamal Nath on May 24, the IT department focused on some peculiar problems faced in governance in the capital. It was pointed out that since there are too many agencies like MCD, DDA, DJB and state departments, coordination and the decision-making process is cumbersome. The e-governance effort that will link departments with the database is being seen as an effective way to bridge the gap and cut down on red tape.
According to Delhi's information technology secretary, Savitur Prasad, the departments will have direct access from their computers to live data on secured communication networks. About a hundred departments have been linked with the system. "Some are already using the data. Others are verifying the information and there are others who are carrying out training to use the data. The platform will allow users to update the database and also make their project plans sitting before their computer screen," Prasad elaborated. Starting August 1, departments will be expected to submit the status of projects on the platform so that other departments can access the information and plan accordingly.
For instance, the database shows that there are about 48 lakh buildings in Delhi. Using this data, the MCD can track properties that are evading tax and issue notices. Similarly, in case of unauthorized constructions, the department will be able to see the building status through the high-resolution maps and check the status of a property on the platform. Verification on the ground will then reveal if any unauthorized construction has been done. The e-governance initiative under the new Act will also allow direct monitoring through the control room at Delhi secretariat in case of a natural or manmade disaster.
The Delhi State Spatial Database Infrastructure project is an interconnected 3D global information system. It involves capturing geographical and urban features for systematic coordinated urban planning, project implementation and overall governance.
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