'Operation Dronagiri' to enhance geospatial solutions

The Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dr Sumita Misra, today said that the state government had constituted state and district-level committees for the implementation of "Operation Dronagiri”.

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This initiative, launched by the Central Government under the National Geospatial Policy (NGP), aims to support national development, economic prosperity, and a thriving information economy by strengthening the geospatial sector.

Haryana is among the first five states selected for the initial phase of this national initiative, alongside Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Uttar Pradesh, she said.

The operation aims to facilitate access to high-quality geospatial data for service providers to address sector-specific challenges in areas such as agriculture, transportation, infrastructure, livelihood, and skill development.

The Survey of India (SoI) is the nodal agency for this operation and has identified Sonepat district in Haryana for the launch of the operation.

To ensure effective implementation, the government has established a state-level Committee, chaired by the Director of Land Records, Haryana. The Director of the Survey of India, Haryana, will serve as the Member Secretary. Other members of the committee include the Director of HARSAC, District Revenue Officer (HQ), Assistant Director (HQ), and General Manager (IT) from the Office of Revenue and Disaster Management.

At the district level in Sonepat, the Deputy Commissioner will chair the committee, with the Superintendent of Survey, Survey of India, Haryana, serving as the Member Secretary. The District Revenue Officer, Sonepat, and the General Manager (IT), Revenue and Disaster Management, will serve as members.

These committees will play a critical role in establishing the operational framework, ensuring coordination between Central and state agencies, and monitoring the smooth execution of the project. They will also address on-ground challenges and facilitate timely decision-making.

The operation is a Central government initiative that utilises advanced drone-based mapping and geospatial technologies to enhance the efficiency of government services.

Under the programme, farmers will benefit from precise, data-driven agricultural advisories, enabling them to optimise crop yields and resource use. This initiative will ensure that critical information about an area is transparent, accessible, and used strategically by the government, she said.