GIS Survey to Enhance Urban Planning and Resource Management: Amrapali Kata

Hyderabad, Aug 8 (Maxim News): Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Commissioner Amrapali Kata has emphasized the importance of Geographic Information System (GIS) surveys in advancing urban planning and resource management, ultimately aiming to provide better services to the residents of Hyderabad.

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Comprehensive Mapping and Survey Initiatives

During a press conference held at the GHMC headquarters on Thursday, Commissioner Amrapali highlighted the ongoing efforts to transform Hyderabad into a model city for the country. As part of this initiative, an integrated GIS survey is being conducted to map all assets and utilities under the GHMC, using cutting-edge technology. The entire GHMC area is being surveyed and recorded via drones with GIS, capturing details of government lands, roads, ponds, lakes, and the city’s infrastructure.

The GIS survey is set to cover approximately 650 square kilometers of Hyderabad, including around 19.43 lakh structures, comprising both residential and commercial buildings. Of these, 2.7 lakh houses are identified as commercial properties. Once the survey is completed, each property will be assigned a digital door number.

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Digital Access to Services for Residents

A digital board will be installed in front of every house, enabling residents to access government services directly from their homes. Services such as birth and death certificates, property mutation, and others will be accessible remotely. In the event of emergencies, officials will be able to respond swiftly and provide necessary assistance.

Progress and Coverage of the GIS Survey

GIS surveys have already commenced in Hyder Nagar, Miyapur, Chandanagar, KPHB Colony, Uppal, and Hayat Nagar, covering five circles within GHMC. Drone surveys have been completed in 130 square kilometers, with 1,40,020 plots set to be digitized soon. Each property will receive a unique digital address identification number.

Public Cooperation and Reassurance

Commissioner Amrapali urged residents not to fall prey to misconceptions and to cooperate with the ongoing survey. She reassured that the survey would not lead to an increase in property taxes, as it is solely focused on mapping assets and infrastructure. The physical survey teams will collect information related to properties, utilities, and infrastructure, supported by necessary documentation.

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Infrastructure Development and Future Plans

The survey will facilitate the provision of necessary infrastructure in all colonies within GHMC, ensuring efficient urban planning. Currently, 90 teams are engaged in the survey, with a total of 600 teams expected to be deployed on the ground, completing the task within the next six months.

Commissioner Amrapali also highlighted that similar GIS surveys have been successfully conducted in various towns in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, and requested the cooperation of Hyderabad’s residents in this crucial initiative.

Additional Commissioner Sneha Sabarish also participated in the meeting.

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