NIRD

Centre for Geo-informatic Applications in Rural Development (C-GARD)

MISSION

The C-GARD in NIRD aims to design and develop Geomatics Applications for Rural Development Sector and develop the skill and knowledge levels in Geomatics technology and tools among the development functionaries from the Government, Non-Government, State Institute of Rural Development, National and International Agencies.

Infrastructure Hardware

1.Dedicated Workstations
2.High configured Servers
3.Laser Colour Printers
4.Plotter (42”wide)
5.A0 Scanner
6.Storage Devices (SCSI DAT Drives) Tapes
7.Handheld GPS
8.Digital Cameras
9.Laptops
10.Mobile Computing Devices - PDA
11.Host of Peripherals

Software

1. ArcGIS 9.0

2. ArcView 8.3

3. ArcIMS 9.0

4. ERDAS Imagine 8.7

5. Leica Photogrammetry Suite

6. Virtual GIS

7. Auto CAD Map 2004

8. GRAM++

9. Map Object 2.2

10. Geomedia Professional 5.2

11. Geoconcept 5.6

Services Offered

1. Generation of Action Plans/Detailed Project Report for Watershed Development

2. Comprehensive District Development Plans

3. Development of Customized GIS Software for Spatial Analysis

4. Preparation of Geo Spatial Digital Databases and Image processing

5. GIS based Resource Analysis

6. Comprehensive Development Plan of Tribal Area

7. GIS Based Development Atlas , Tribal Atlas

8. Change Detection and Environmental Monitoring studies

9. Village GIS Participatory Planning

10. Precession Agriculture

Manpower

Technically and Professionally qualified manpower with excellent knowledgebase on GIS, Remote Sensing software and operation of GPS, CAD in addition to the domain expertise in the field of social science, computer science, geosciences, agriculture, engineering and allied fields, and vast experience in rural development sector.

PROFILE OF THE RECENT PROJECTS

Customized Watershed Planning and Estimation Software (Presentation of Software)

Generation of Action Plans/Detailed Project Report for Watershed Development

Comprehensive District Development Plans for Ranchi District

Development of Customized GIS Software for Watershed Planning

GIS based Disaster Management

Preparation of Digital Databases

GIS & RS based Resource Analysis

Tribal Atlas

Change Detection in Attapadi Block , Kerala

Village GIS Gram Panchayat GIS Package

GIS Based Development Atlas

For further information, please contact:

Director General

Phones: 0091-40-24008426, 24008401

Fax: 0091-40-24016500
E-Mail: dgnird@nird.gov.in

E-Mail:
Dr V Madhava Rao - mrv@nird.gov.in
Dr Rajender R Hermon - rrh@nird.gov.in
Dr P Kesava Rao - pkr@nird.gov.in
Shri H K Solanki - hksolanki@nird.gov.in

Phones: 0091-40-24008447, 0091-40-24008449 ,0091-40-24008424
Fax: 0091-40-24008447

National Institute of Rural Development
(Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India ) Rajendranagar, Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh , India .
Pin: 500 030 (Website: http://www.nird.org.in)

PROFILE OF THE RECENT GEOMATICS CELL PROJECTS

Generation of Action Plans/Detailed Project Report for Watershed Development

By a process of extraction of contours and drainage layers from Topo Sheet and integrating with Satellite Imageries, TIN, DEM, aspect, flow accumulation and sink are generated in ArcGIS Hydrology Model. This forms the basis for suggesting appropriate treatment structures for watershed development with decision rules on a very reliable and scientific basis. Hydro-geomorphology, Soil, Land Use/Land Cover etc are also generated from satellite imageries which give significant inputs for scientific and cost effective watershed development Plans.

Comprehensive District Development Plans for Ranchi District

A GIS based Model District Plan for Ranchi District has been prepared integrating all aspects of resource base and field level database with demographic and infrastructure information. An action oriented implementation plan is devised with this basic input and by converging with governmental programmes, economic growth trends, opportunities and gaps of the given region.

Development of Customized GIS Software for Watershed Planning

GIS based customized software for watershed has been designed in collaboration with Watershed Technology Management Institute, Pune, providing local language interface. This software is in the process of being implemented in ten States in India . This will enable the field functionaries involved in watershed development to automatically estimate budgets, engineering designs and generate reports. Another advantage is that it helps in easy monitoring and acts as a decision making tool at local level.

GIS based Disaster Management

A GIS based Pilot Flood Modeling for better community preparedness for the cyclone and flood prone coastal area was developed for Vodapalem Panchayat, Machilipatnam Mandal in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. This model enables the identification of safe areas, routes, corridors, prone areas and also appropriate strategies for better disaster coping and preparedness with a GIS based solution.

Preparation of Digital Databases

On the lines of National Spatial Database Infrastructure (NSDI), digital databases are being prepared up to block level and efforts are being made to go up to village level selectively. These digital layers are being constantly updated and used in various decision making processes.

GIS & RS based Resource Analysis

GIS based resource analysis is being attempted using satellite imageries and various layers of information based on which optimum resource plan and livelihood system could be devised for sustenance and resource generation.

Tribal Atlas

The Tribal Atlas based on the demographic profile of Scheduled-V areas aim at spatial spread and also to understand various aspects of tribal population. This will have wide use among organizations working for tribal development.

Change Detection in Attapadi Block , Kerala

The Change Detection studies in Attapady Block of Kerela tracks the temporal changes in vegetation density, vegetation area and other aspects. This study has given significant features and also helped in understanding the causative factors for landscape change and land degradation. This system can build on metadata for future studies, planning and decision support activities.

Village GIS Gram Panchayat GIS Package

Village GIS developed by NIRD is a customized Gram Panchayat GIS Package. This GIS framework can be applied to Village, Block, District, State and even for National level decision support system. The customized package has all analytical features and can handle audio, video, photographs etc with data uploading on the screen. The information base has all point features and cadastre with ownership and house hold details.


GIS Based Development Atlas
A GIS based Development Atlas for a district has been prepared with development indicators block wise. This will enable identifying the hot spots where development thrust is required and also to understand the development stage and spectrum within the district.

Faculty Profile