Census: Natural features, highways must be updated in geo-spatial layers, RGI tells its directorates

'To ensure coverage of country's geographical area during Census field operations'

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

NEW DELHI: All natural features such as rivers and forests, and highways and railway lines must be updated in geospatial layers provided by the Map Division to ensure coverage of country's geographical area during Census field operations, the Registrar General of India (RGI) has told its directorates across the country.

The RGI has also said that existing geo-spatial data of administrative boundaries should be updated to ensure coverage of the country's geographical area without any omission or overlap during Census field operations.

In a circular issued to all its offices, RGI Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan said, "All natural features, such as rivers, streams, and reserved forests, must be duly updated in the geo-spatial data layers provided by Map Division."

"In addition, transportation features, including National and State Highways as well as railway lines (Broad Gauge and Metre Gauge) are to be carefully reviewed and updated in the respective layer based on the latest available information," the circular said.