Main Media English

Get Latest News, India News, World News at Main Media English

Support Us

Ministry of Rural Development partners with IIT Delhi for applications of geospatial tech, AI

The MoU centres around the project “BhuPRAHARI”, an ambitious initiative aimed at leveraging ground and space-based geospatial technologies along with AI to monitor and manage assets under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

IANS logo Reported By IANS |
Published On :

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to formalise their partnership in applications of geospatial technology and artificial intelligence (AI), marking a significant stride towards technological advancement in rural development.

The MoU centres around the project “BhuPRAHARI”, an ambitious initiative aimed at leveraging ground and space-based geospatial technologies along with AI to monitor and manage assets under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

Also Read Story

12 dead, several missing as stone quarry collapses in Mizoram amid heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Remal

CMFRI rapid survey records 468 species in Kerala’s marine ecosystem

Bihar: Campaign for sixth phase of LS polls to end today

Supreme Court gives no interim relief to ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging result of Bihar District Judges exam

New IIT-K study sheds light on air pollution sources, impact on health

Bihar Man Fatally Shot by Terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir

IIT Madras launches India’s 1st mobile medical devices calibration facility

President accepts resignation of Pashupati Kumar Paras from Union Cabinet

The project is to be executed by HydroSense Lab led by Prof Manabendra Saharia.


“The collaboration is a commitment to harnessing the power of technology for the betterment of rural development processes,” the MoRD said in a statement.

According to officials, the integration of cutting-edge technologies is expected to modernise the way rural development projects are planned, monitored, and executed, ensuring accountability, and optimising resource allocation.

In addition, the MoU marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to explore and apply technological solutions to the challenges faced by rural communities.

Through this partnership, IIT Delhi and the MoRD are setting a precedent for how academic institutions and government bodies can work together to foster innovation and drive socio-economic progress, the statement noted.

The BhuPRAHARI project is set to commence with immediate effect, with both parties eager to translate this vision into reality.

(This report is auto-generated from IANS news service. 'Main Media' holds no responsibility for its content.)

Get involved in bringing the ground realities of Seemanchal. Click the "Support Us" button to join our membership.

Support Us

Related News

Ashok Mahto takes the blessings of Lalu Prasad after marriage

Cabinet approves two more metro lines for Delhi at cost of Rs 8,399 crore

Land mafia will be hung upside down in Bihar: HM Amit Shah

BJP has fought for rights of Extremely Backward Classes: Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary

Another JEE aspirant commits suicide in Kota

I-T raids RJD MLC’s residence in Patna

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *