Question

    Under SVAMITVA Scheme, which network system, is used as

    network of reference station that supports establishment of Ground Control Points for accurate Geo-referencing, ground truthing, & land demarcation.
    A Continuously Overview of Reference Elements (CORE) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Local Satellite Aperture Terminal (LSAT) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Geo Information satellite network (GISR) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Continuously Operating Reference System (CORS) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    About SVAMITVA (Survey of villages and mapping with improvised technology in village areas) scheme. Nodal ministry is Ministry of Panchayati Raj. In the States, the Revenue Department / Land Records Department will be the Nodal Department and shall carry out the scheme Launch. CORS ( Continuously Operating Reference Stations) network provides regional positioning service. It plays a major role in achieving  centimetre accuracy positioning. As the “Land and land records” are State Subjects , States need to   sign an MoU with the Survey of India for implementation of the SVAMITVA scheme. So far, 26 States/UTs have signed MoU.

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