GIS based applications are being used widely for analyzing and providing decision support for various activities. MOHSOM software uses the technology to track the events and activities of the handloom schemes being implemented in a Cluster and thereby provide support in decision-making to the State Department The online Monitoring of Handloom Schemes of Manipur (MOHSOM) is a GIS based system developed by NIC Manipur for the Department of Commerce & Industry, Government of Manipur. The system was launched by Shri Gaikhangam, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur on 19th June 2015 in the Bishnupur District. The Handloom Section of the Department uses this online application for monitoring the implementation of the Handloom Schemes and various related activities. Activities included under this scheme are the distribution of looms & accessories, training for skill development, construction of work sheds and other miscellaneous events. GIS based applications are being widely used for making analysis and decision support for various activities. Similarly, MOHSOM software using GIS can track the event and activities of the Handloom schemes being implemented in a Cluster and thereby provide support in decision -making to the State Department. One such scheme being implemented in Manipur is the NERTPS (North East Regional Textile Promotion Scheme), funded by Government of India since the year 2015. Under this scheme, 51 clusters have been approved and are spread all over the 9 districts in Manipur. It is a challenging task for the department to
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Monitoring Of Handloom Schemes Of Manipur Using GIS: Enabling Better Management
From October 2016 • Informatics, National Informatics Centre