Rapid urbanization has resulted in the expansion of informal settlements where unclear land ownership hinders equitable service delivery. SPARC implemented an integrated GIS-based Land Information System for the Odisha Jaga Mission.
Challenge
Conventional land surveys are often labor-intensive, time-consuming, and lack the spatial accuracy required to support secure land tenure, infrastructure investment, and community redevelopment. These challenges delay policy implementation and limit opportunities for inclusive urban growth.
Solution
SPARC implemented an integrated GIS-based Land Information System that combines high-resolution UAV (drone) surveys, GIS, cadastral mapping, spatial analytics, and field data collection to create an accurate digital inventory of land parcels, buildings, infrastructure, and occupancy. Interactive WebGIS dashboards enable planners to visualize land records, assess development scenarios, and manage the planning process within a unified digital environment.
Results
The solution established a trusted spatial foundation for secure land tenure, accelerated urban redevelopment planning, and improved transparency in land administration. It enabled more efficient infrastructure planning, strengthened citizen confidence, and supported inclusive, sustainable urban development.
Highlights & Impact
- The system mapped and monitored land titling for 2 million urban poor living in 2000+ slums across 114 urban local bodies in Odisha (India).
- Funded by Sir Ratan Tata Trusts and implemented for Government of Odisha.
- Recognised as the World's Largest Slum Land Titling Project by UN-Habitat.
Technology Used
- Enterprise WebGIS & GIS
- UAV (Drone) Surveying & Photogrammetry
- High-Resolution Orthophoto, DEM/DSM
- Cadastral Mapping & GNSS/GPS Surveying
- Mobile GIS & Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI)
- PostGIS, Cloud-enabled Applications & API Integration