Punjab to go digital: ‘One Map Punjab’ project will integrate all spatial, geographic data.
LAHORE – The Punjab government has decided to launch the “One Map Punjab” project which aims to integrate all maps and geographical data of the province on one platform.
The project, estimated to cost Rs 1.466 billion, proposes to create a centralized digital system containing complete geographic, land and infrastructure data across Punjab.
The system will provide access to a unified digital record of land, infrastructure and government development projects, officials said. The initiative will be initially launched in Lahore and later spread across the province.
According to official sources, the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) will implement the project, while the Planning and Development (P&D) Department will act as the sponsoring agency.
The project aims to introduce an advanced digital mapping system to prevent duplication of government projects and assets. It will also enable the automatic identification of utility conflicts and development bottlenecks, while a specialized analysis and decision support system will be developed to assist policy-making and resource allocation.
Officials have proposed hiring a 36-member expert team for the project, allocating Rs 533.7 million for manpower costs alone, while Rs 324 million have been recommended for hosting costs.
Sources further said that the pre-PDWP forum directed to eliminate expenditure related to mobile phones and gratuities, reduce the number of laptops proposed and purchase strictly based on actual needs.
The Forum also directed that strict security measures be taken to protect sensitive geographic data. Additionally, the authorities were directed to prepare a clear sustainability plan and revenue generation strategy for the project.
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