The Minor Irrigation and Water Bodies Census Mobile Application has been developed by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, to support the 7th Minor Irrigation and 2nd Water Bodies Census. The census is being conducted through State Government-appointed Enumerators and Supervisors at the Block, District, and State levels.
The app enables users to efficiently collect, manage, and synchronize data on Ground Water Schemes, Surface Water Schemes, and Water Bodies at the village or ward level. It supports both online and offline data entry, ensuring that enumerators can work seamlessly even in remote regions with limited connectivity. Once the device reconnects to the internet, all data is automatically synchronized with the central server.
The mobile application also captures geo-coordinates and images of each water body or scheme using reverse GIS technology, which verifies that the enumerator is within the correct village boundary. If the enumerator is outside the boundary, the app prompts for GPS re-capture to ensure data accuracy. Additionally, the app prepopulates previous census data where LGD and census codes match, enabling smooth, accurate, and time-efficient data collection
