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    Question

    What is the purpose of the Urban Frame Survey (UFS)

    conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in collaboration with ISRO?
    A Wildlife Conservation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Economic Surveys Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Urban Infrastructure Development Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Space Exploration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Climate Change Studies Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    •  The NSSO (FOD) under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) under the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to facilitate Urban Frame Survey (UFS) in a digital mode using the state-of-the-art Geo ICT tools and techniques using Bhuvan Platform. •  UFS is conducted in five-year phases to prepare and maintain a frame of compact urban geographical units, which serve as sampling frame in urban sector, mainly for NSSO large scale Socio-Economic Surveys. •  The UFS in digital form was carried out for the first time during Phase 2017-22 using Bhuvan platform covering more than 5300 towns. •   In the current phase (2022 – 2027), survey works of around 8134 towns are planned with improved and robust versions of Mobile, Desktop and Web Based GIS solutions built on Bhuvan Platform. •   This collaboration is aimed at transformation of UFS from analogue to digital mode and helps MoSPI to achieve the targets of updating Urban Frame regularly in a timely manner. Learn Along: About ISRO Headquarters: Bengaluru                   Chairman: Sreedhara Somanath                     Founded: 15 August 1969

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