Centre Surveys 17.78 Lakh Acres Of Defence Land Using Technology

Government surveyed 17.78 lakh acres of defence land using the latest technologies such as three-dimensional modelling, drone and satellite imageries, for the first time since Independence. The project was started in October 2018 and is now completed, Defence Ministry said. It said modern survey technologies such as Electronic Total Station, Differential Global Positioning System as well as drone and satellite imageries were used to ensure "reliable, robust and time-bound" outcomes.