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Komal gupta

19/01/22 18:25 PM IST

Source: PIB

GIS-based automated water connection

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Water connection has been granted under an automated water supply system that is GIS (Geographical Information System) enabled for the residents of cantonments. 

About GIS:

  • The GIS-based ‘Automatic Water Supply System’ has been developed by Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics under the guidance of the Defense Secretary and Director General of Defense Estates. 
  • It is completely an automated system that provides the citizens with the nearest water pipeline.
  • Under the GIS, no manual intervention is required for the clearance and sanction of the water connection. 

About E-Chhawani portal:

  • It is a unified portal for 62 cantonment boards which will enable the citizens to have ready access to information regarding their cantonment board.
  • This portal also helps the citizens to avail the civic services delivered by cantonment boards. 
  • It is planning to provide an online property tax payment facility. Online building plan facility, community hall booking, school admission facility along with fee payment in the coming future. 

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