NSSO and NRSC Collaborate to Digitize Urban Frame Survey via Bhuvan Platform
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) partners with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) for UFS digitization. |
| Ministry | Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). |
| Objective | Digitize Urban Frame Survey (UFS) to enhance efficiency and accuracy in data collection. |
| Participants | Signed by Shri Subash Chandra Malik (NSSO) and Dr. Srinivasa Rao S (NRSC). |
| Platform Used | Bhuvan Platform by ISRO. |
| Scope | - Develop/improve mobile app for Geo-tagging.- Create a web portal for data visualization.- QGIS plug-in development.- Fine-tune boundaries using satellite imagery.- Capacity building of NSSO officials. |
| Progress | - Phase 2017-22: Digital UFS conducted for 5300+ towns.Phase 2022-27: Planned for 8134 towns. |
| Benefits | - Transformation of UFS from analogue to digital.- Timely updating of Urban Frame. |