Strengthening government decision making process through integrated SPIDER & e-MANCHITRA Online Portals

Decentralized, integrated district and local level plannings are being implemented to promote balanced development, especially in rural areas. The 73rd and 74th amendments to the Indian Constitution have bestowed greater responsibilities and powers to the local bodies, positioning them as the third tier of governance. Inter-regional disparities are persisting as a problem in the development process even after continuous efforts by the government. An Online SPIDER Portal developed for data entry/updation and retrieval of information for all the villages, blocks, districts, divisions, regions and state for the years 1995 to 2011 and preparation of 2012 SP is in progress. GIS cells have been established in all the districts and at state head quarter of planning department during the year 2009-10. An Online e-MANCHITRA Geo Portal has been developed for strengthening government decision making process using Arc GIS Web Server with .Net ADF for generating online thematic maps at state, regional, divisional, district, block and village panchayat levels based on SPIDER portal indicators. In this paper introduction, Online SPIDER Portal, e-MANCHITRA Geo Portal, Architectural View, Salient Features, Challenges Faced and Conclusion will be shared in detail.