Activities carried out at District NRDMS Centre

• The primary objective of District NRDMS Centre under NRDMS Project is to create Extensive database on Spatial Database (Maps) and Non-Spatial Database (Attribute data) of Natural Resources, Socio & agro-economic parameters and Infrastructure facilities of the district after collating from the line departments and other organizations and it is been updating regularly based on nature of availability of data and requirements.

• Tuberculosis Mapping: Prepared Gram Panchayat-wise tuberculosis maps of PER & CNR for Koppal district to identify affected areas and support interventions. Data used included Taluk and GP boundaries, and ULB information.

• Groundwater Assessment in Koppal District: Conducted pre-monsoon studies to identify fluoride-affected areas and post-monsoon studies to assess groundwater levels by analyzing borewell locations using Taluk boundaries, IDW tools, and Excel data, supporting targeted interventions for water quality and availability management.

• Identified and mapped vehicle parking locations in Koppal district for the Hon’ble Chief Minister’s visit using Google Earth, ArcGIS, and Excel data to ensure security and smooth public.

• Administrative Maps Preparation: Created revised thematic maps of police stations, circles, and sub-divisions in Koppal district using Taluk and village boundaries, ArcGIS, and Excel data to aid in law and order management and sector creation during elections.

• Flood Hazard Mapping: Prepared thematic maps in Koppal district using Taluk and village boundaries, ArcGIS, and Excel data to assess potential loss of life, injury, and economic impact from future flood events, considering flood behavior, topography, and emergency management factors.

• Koppal Fort Map: Prepared a detailed map of Koppal Fort area to support its development and management initiatives.

• Hanmanal GP Micro Watershed Map: Prepared a map of the micro-watershed under Hanmanal Gram Panchayat, Kushtagi Taluk, to support scientific planning for groundwater development.

• Village Settlement Maps: Prepared maps showing the spatial distribution of rural settlements in Koppal district as part of a geographical analysis for M.Sc. degree requirements under the guidance of Karnataka University, Dharwad.