EyeNewz EyeNewz

Home / Headlines

The database is proposed to map properties, parks, waterbodies, drinking water

The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-08-27

The database is proposed to map properties, parks, waterbodies, drinking water

The database is proposed to map properties, parks, waterbodies, drinking water connections, stormwater drains and components of the new underground sewerage scheme. The survey will use LIDAR, drone imagery and Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) technology to generate satellite images. The project is expected to help widen the tax and revenue bases, identify under-assessed properties, encroachments and unlicensed commercial establishments. Minister B. Rajkumar launches GIS mapping project in Cuddalore to enhance municipal asset management and flood preparedness.

Why it matters. Why it matters: The database is proposed to map properties, parks, waterbodies, drinking water connections, stormwater drains and components of the new underground sewerage scheme.

Read original on The Hindu National Get the app

Licensed summary · LicensedSummary

Related briefs