In this interview, Piyush Gupta, a Real-Time Information Specialist in the Namami Gange Department, highlights the crucial role of GIS (Geographic Information System) and RGIS (Remote Sensing and GIS) technologies in natural resource management, particularly in the cleaning of the Ganga River. He explains how GIS and RGIS streamline the process of data collection, analysis, and decision-making. He also discusses the challenges in adopting these technologies in government departments, such as a lack of understanding of data and the need for capacity building.
