Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are undergoing a massive Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and biometric survey of the slum settlements. The authorities say the initiative is a part of an urban redevelopment and housing planning exercise. The aim is to create a verified database of slum households,
The Kochi Corporation is moving forward with expanding its Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping to improve property tax collection and strengthen urban revenue systems. The motive is to identify unassessed properties, correct discrepancies and bring more buildings under the tax net. The civic body has already