Abstract

GIS based District Information and Planning System for Chhattisgarh State
Track: Census and Statistical Data
Authors: Yogesh Choukade

Development is a process of improving the lives of people in equitable, just and sustainable manner. It involves efficient planning, effective monitoring and knowledge based decision making. Information is the key to sustainable decision-making. But ability to interpret information is more critical. Data available in tabular forms are not easy to analyze and interpret. But, if the same information is presented in visual format (maps and graphs) it would aid in identifying areas of problems and concerns. The combination of the two i.e. the spatial data and the attribute data helps in rapid and visual grasp of implications in terms of geographic distribution and differences. In this research we developed a GIS based District Information and Planning System (DIPS) which provides geo-referenced maps with detailed information at District level of Chhattisgarh State, India.