DST–ICAR Watershed Development Programme
SpatiEdge executed the DST–ICAR Watershed Development Programme to support sustainable water and land management in Odisha. The project generated accurate geospatial datasets and analytical layers to enable scientific watershed planning, soil and water conservation, and climate-resilient agricultural practices.
SpatiEdge two Decades Experience
SpatiEdge draws its foundation from professional participation in the execution of large-scale, flagship geospatial mission projects, contributing to survey integration, GIS database development, and decision-ready spatial outputs for government programmes.
Project Overview
The DST–ICAR Watershed Development Programme was executed by SpatiEdge Technologies Pvt. Ltd. to strengthen sustainable water and land management practices in Odisha. The project focused on generating accurate spatial datasets and analytical layers to support watershed planning, soil and water conservation, and climate-resilient agricultural practices.
Client / Stakeholders
Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Project Objectives
Enable scientific watershed planning using geospatial tools
Improve water conservation and soil management strategies
Support data-driven agricultural decision-making
Identify priority zones for water harvesting, recharge structures, and soil conservation
Scope of Work
Delineation of macro and micro-watersheds using high-resolution satellite imagery
Extraction of drainage networks and stream ordering analysis
Digital Elevation Model (DEM) based slope, terrain, and runoff analysis
Identification of potential sites for check dams, water harvesting, and recharge structures
Integration of DGPS-based ground truth data with GIS layers
Methodology & Technical Approach
SpatiEdge applied a combination of remote sensing, DEM-based hydrological modeling, and field verification to ensure accuracy of watershed boundaries and intervention sites. GIS layers were structured to represent watersheds, drainage, and topography for actionable planning.
Technologies & Tools
Remote Sensing Analysis
GIS Platforms (ArcGIS / QGIS)
DGPS Ground Surveys
DEM and Hydrological Modeling
Key Deliverables
Watershed and micro-watershed maps
Hydrological and terrain analysis layers
GIS-ready datasets for planning agencies
Reports supporting sustainable watershed management
Impact & Outcomes
Enhanced scientific basis for watershed interventions
Improved water resource and soil conservation planning
Strengthened climate-resilient agricultural practices
Long-term support for sustainable rural development
This project highlights SpatiEdge Technologies’ expertise in providing geospatial intelligence for sustainable water and land management initiatives.