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India: GIS for better planning for Gujarat coastal areas

Source(s): Zee News Limited
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For better management and planning of coastal areas and their resources, Gujarat government is implementing a Geo-Spatial Information System (GIS) development project, reports Zee News. "The GIS would help in better hazard-risk assessment and management for the coast," said A K Verma, member secretary, Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC).

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Last checked: 16 July 2021

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Themes Risk identification and assessment Urban risk and planning GIS and mapping
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