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3 articles for “Participatory GIS”
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Flood Vulnerability Assessment Using Participatory GIS Approach
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Flood is a most frequent and risky hazard as well as a disaster in the world. In the present study, Participatory GIS (PGIS) approach has been used to assess flood vulnerability and risk. The application of Participatory GIS is common and effective where local people have the ability to accumulate knowledge and experiences. The PGIS integrates qualitative information (mental maps, public …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 8–22 Read article
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Vegetation Area Monitoring Through NDVI Technique: A Case Study of Dengei Pahad Micro Watershed, Khurda District, Odisha
Abstract: Watershed treatment includes implementation of participatory micro-watershed-based soil and moisture conservation programs and income generation through proper natural resource management areas. This has led to increased productivity and income. Training and holistic management along with aforestation programs has led to reduction of silt flow to the lake. The assessment revealed that land degradation in the drainage basin not only leads to enhanced silt flow into the lagoon but also causes …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Adapting Traditional Land Use Planning with Smart City Solutions - Case of New Delhi
Abstract: This research paper explores how traditional land use planning can be effectively blended with Smart City solutions to shape the future of New Delhi. As the city grapples with rapid urbanization, rising traffic congestion, and severe environmental pressures, the need for adaptive and sustainable urban development has become more urgent than ever. Although New Delhi’s planning framework—rooted in Master Plans and zoning regulations—has evolved over the decades, it still struggles …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 24–47 Read article