Block-Level Resource Atlas – ORSAC

Project Overview

The Block-Level Resource Atlas project was undertaken by SpatiEdge Technologies Pvt. Ltd. to develop comprehensive GIS-based resource atlases for blocks across Odisha. The project aimed to provide accurate, high-resolution spatial data on land use, natural resources, and infrastructure to support decentralized planning, governance, and development monitoring.

Client / Stakeholders

• Odisha Space Applications Centre (ORSAC)

• Government of Odisha – Planning and Line Departments

Project Objectives

• Create detailed block-level resource atlases integrating land use, infrastructure, and natural resource data

• Support data-driven governance and decentralized planning

• Provide a standardized geospatial reference for multiple departments

• Facilitate monitoring and evaluation of developmental interventions

Scope of Work

• Acquisition and interpretation of satellite imagery for land use/land cover classification

• Mapping of infrastructure such as roads, water bodies, public utilities, and facilities

• Integration of socio-economic and environmental datasets

• Creation of block-wise GIS databases and thematic maps

• Validation of spatial data through field verification and official records

Methodology & Technical Approach

SpatiEdge employed a combination of remote sensing, GIS analysis, and field verification to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the resource atlases. High-resolution satellite imagery was classified for land use and land cover, while infrastructure and natural resource features were digitized and integrated into a standardized GIS framework. The resulting datasets were structured to support inter-departmental planning and analysis.

Technologies & Tools

• Remote Sensing and Satellite Imagery Analysis

• GIS Platforms (ArcGIS / QGIS)

• DGPS for field verification

• CAD–GIS integration tools

Key Deliverables

• Block-level GIS resource atlases

• Thematic maps of land use, natural resources, and infrastructure

• GIS-ready datasets for planning and governance

• Technical documentation and metadata

Impact & Outcomes

• Enabled decentralized and evidence-based planning at the block level

• Standardized spatial reference for departments and planning agencies

• Enhanced monitoring and evaluation of developmental programs

• Provided long-term, scalable geospatial intelligence for governance