Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik has stressed the need to adopt geo-smart technologies to enhance governance, boost efficiency, and develop innovative solutions to the state’s key challenges.
Attending the presentation on the ‘Thematic Vision of GeoSmart India-2025’ by Geospatial World at Raj Bhavan in Itanagar, the Governor highlighted that these technologies should be customized to meet the state’s specific needs, an official statement said.
“Technologies, when adopted, must facilitate the state government in analysing existing systems, strengthening their efficiency, and finding innovative solutions to its pressing challenges,” Parnaik remarked.
He called upon the representatives of Geospatial World to share sector-specific requirements and the need for Geographic Information System (GIS)-based tools with the state government.
This, Parnaik said, would enable the administration to review them according to local needs and realities.
The governor observed that geo-smart technologies can transform the way governments deliver services.
“Geo-smart technologies can enhance governance, enable analysis, and remotely monitor the progress of planned projects. The integration of technology into governance holds the promise of transforming service delivery and enhancing the quality of life for people across the state,” he said.
The presentation was delivered by Geospatial World president Annu Negi and director Swati Mittal, who elaborated on the scope of geospatial applications and their potential as facilitating tools for the government.
Geospatial World is a premier global platform advancing geospatial technologies and applications. It connects professionals, researchers, and policymakers to share innovations in GIS, remote sensing, and mapping, driving smarter decisions in sectors like urban planning, disaster management, agriculture, and defence.
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Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who also attended the event, said he looked forward to harnessing the immense potential of such technologies for development planning and service delivery.
“Looking forward to the immense possibilities that geospatial technologies offer in improving public services, enhancing planning, and driving sustainable development for the people of Arunachal,” Khandu later wrote in a post on X.
