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Source-This post on Technological advancement in rural development has been created based on the article “ministry of Rural Development signs a MoU with IIT Delhi to formalize their partnership in applications of geospatial technology and artificial intelligence” published in “PIB” on 12 March 2024.
Why in the news?
Ministry of Rural Development has recently signed a MoU with the IIT Delhi to formalize their partnership in applications of geospatial technology and artificial intelligence.
About recently signed MOU
Objective– To leverage ground and space-based geospatial technologies along with Artificial Intelligence to monitor and manage assets under MGNREGA.
Executed by– The project is to be executed by the HydroSense.
Significance of MOU for rural development
1) The MoU centres around the project “BhuPRAHARI” . This is an ambitious initiative aimed at leveraging ground and space-based geospatial technologies along with Artificial Intelligence to monitor and manage assets under the MGNREGA.
2) The integration of cutting-edge technologies will modernize the ways of planning, monitoring and execution of rural development projects. This will ensure accountability and help in optimizing resource allocation.
3) Through this partnership, IIT Delhi and MoRD are setting a precedent for academic institutions and government bodies about how can they work together to foster innovation and drive socio-economic progress in rural areas.
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