India has embarked on an ambitious journey to transform into a Rs 4 trillion economy by 2022, the 75th year of the country’s Independence. Niti Aayog, the policy thinktank of the central government, charted the route of this journey by unveiling in December 2018 a comprehensive national strategy for New India that spelt out the objectives to be achieved by 2022-23.
In technology, Geographic Information System (GIS) has a key role in driving this vision of digital transformation. GIS is already being used across various government initiatives which are not only driving the economic and social transformation of our nation but also helping us to be resilient and sustainable. GIS is being used to monitor and meet the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) enabling better infrastructure, accessibility and a better standard of living. With technology as a core foundation, the New India vision aims to solve core challenges across various sectors such as agriculture, water, health, necessary infrastructure and governance addressed across 41 areas.
Explore the latest issue of ArcIndia News to see how GIS is driving the vision for a New India. Read the latest issue at https://www.esri.in/esri-news/publication/vol13-issue2
