Hyderabad: Mapping like never before

Hyderabad: In a bid to enhance urban planning and resource management in the city, GHMC will soon conduct a survey based on Geographic Information System (GIS) to map all properties and utilities within its limits. Door-to-door mapping will also be carried out from next month along with aerial survey using drones. Information such as building name, property tax number (PTIN), water connection number (CAN) and electricity number will be collected by on-ground surveyors. A public web portal will also be created where citizens can voluntarily add their assessments and participate in decision-making processes related to urban development.

“Neo Geo Agency has been identified to execute the project for a period of 18 months along with operation maintenance for application for additional 2 years,” GHMC said in a press statement, adding that the data collected will be treated with utmost confidentiality. The data collected will be integrated with various datasets across departments to provide an integrated view of the urban landscape. This will be used in decision-making processes. In addition, a unique identification number will be generated for each location which will be used in providing services like garbage collection, emergency or disaster management. This number will also be tagged with HMWS&SB, TSSPDCL and other state services.