Is to Develop the Geographical Information System and Management Information System for Varanasi
Cyient, has been selected as a consultant by the Varanasi Nagar Nigam (VNN), to develop the Geographical Information System and Management Information System for the city of Varanasi. The project is part of the Institutional Development Program, financed by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under the Ganga Action Plan-II.A Government of India initiative, led by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation. The project is expected to be completed within 12months. Cyient will continue to maintain the system for a period of three years to ensure uniterrupted services.
The project aims to achieve sustainable operation and maintenance of the current and future water supply and sewerage assets of the Jal Kal Vibhag (JKV), VNN, and the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam’s (UPJN) Ganga Pollution Prevention Unit. This, in turn, will improve the water supply and sewerage services for the people of Varanasi. The project is focused on developing a strong asset management plan and decision support system for VNN and JKV.
“We look forward to working with Varanasi Nagar Nigam to complete the GIS and MIS mapping of the city,” said Sunil Kumar Makkena, Senior Vice President, U&G, Cyient. “Our range of services and solutions and deep domain expertise positions us as a leading GIS solutions provider and geospatial partner for smart cities in India and across the globe. We are excited about this unique opportunity to help transform the spiritual capital of India into a world class city, by modernizing over a hundred year old Municipal Records Administration system, yet ensuring the heritage is not lost.”
