Geo-Tagging Initiative: School and Anganwadi Information Now Just a Click Away

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Geo-Tagging Initiative: School and Anganwadi Information Now Just a Click Away

Mumbai:
In a significant move toward digitization and improved monitoring, the School Education Department of Maharashtra has launched a geo-tagging initiative that enables access to comprehensive information about schools and Anganwadi centers across the state with just one click.

The Education Department is making focused efforts to streamline the functioning of all schools and Anganwadis. As part of this initiative, a decision has been made to collect and consolidate information using a geo-tagging application. With this system in place, the department aims to closely monitor the operations and performance of educational institutions statewide.

All schools and Anganwadi centers have been instructed to submit their details via the app. To ensure data accuracy, education officers have been appointed to verify the information submitted by each institution. This data will also be integrated into the central government’s UDISE Plus portal, which already maintains a broad database of school-level statistics including the number of students, teachers, and available facilities. The new app will further enhance transparency by also including information about computer and digital infrastructure.

Officials believe that having accurate, up-to-date data will be crucial for policy-making and the implementation of government education schemes. Recognizing this need, the Education Department has entered into an agreement with the Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Center (MRSAC), which will handle the technical aspects of data collection and integration. A dedicated dashboard will be created to allow centralized access and real-time insights.

Education Minister Dada Bhuse informed the media that a budget of ₹1.04 crore has been sanctioned for this project. He added that the initiative is helping to establish better coordination between schools and Anganwadi centers, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of the education system in the state.

This geo-tagging drive marks a significant step in Maharashtra’s efforts to use technology for governance and better delivery of educational services.