World Bank – OCTMP Tank Management GIS Programme

Project Overview

The OCTMP Tank Management GIS Programme was implemented by SpatiEdge Technologies Pvt. Ltd. to support the World Bank-funded Odisha Community Tank Management Project (OCTMP). The project focused on developing GIS-based inventories and decision-support systems to monitor, restore, and manage community tanks across Odisha, enabling data-driven water resource governance.

Client / Stakeholders

• World Bank – OCTMP

• Government of Odisha – Water Resources & Panchayati Raj Departments

Project Objectives

• Digitally document and map community tanks, catchments, and command areas

• Support restoration planning, monitoring, and maintenance of tank systems

• Enhance transparency and accountability in water resource governance

• Provide GIS-based decision support to departments and local authorities

Scope of Work

• Mapping of tank boundaries, catchments, and command areas using remote sensing and field surveys

• Development of GIS databases for tank assets and infrastructure

• Creation of decision-support tools for restoration prioritization and monitoring

• Integration of tank datasets with departmental MIS systems

• Validation of spatial data with field verification and historical records

Methodology & Technical Approach

SpatiEdge applied a combination of high-resolution satellite imagery analysis, field surveys, and GIS mapping. Tank boundaries and catchments were delineated using geospatial techniques, followed by integration into GIS databases. Decision-support systems were designed to allow visualization, query, and prioritization of restoration activities, supporting local and state-level water management planning.

Technologies & Tools

• GIS Platforms (ArcGIS / QGIS)

• Remote Sensing Analysis (High-resolution Satellite Imagery)

• DGPS/GNSS Field Surveys

• Web-GIS Integration for decision-support

Key Deliverables

• GIS inventory of community tanks

• Thematic maps of tank boundaries, catchments, and command areas

• Decision-support datasets and dashboards

• Technical reports and spatial data documentation

Impact & Outcomes

• Improved planning and prioritization of tank restoration projects

• Enhanced monitoring and maintenance of water bodies

• Increased transparency and efficiency in water resource governance

• Strengthened local and departmental capacity for tank management