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7 August 2026

DDA digital sapling monitoring system

This initiative serves as a practical case study for e-governance and the use of technology in improving transparency and accountability in public sector project monitoring.

1 min read Day 5 of 10 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched a digital monitoring system for its Mega Plantation Drive 2026-27.
  • The initiative aims to track the survival of 23 lakh saplings planted by the authority.
  • The system utilizes a mobile application for field officials to record plantation activities.
  • Data collection is facilitated through geotagged photographs uploaded to a central dashboard in real time.
  • The system is designed to monitor maintenance, identify plant mortality, and trigger replacement processes.
  • A third-party agency will be engaged to conduct independent assessments of survival rates and identify areas requiring corrective measures.

Part of a longer story

This is day 5 of 10 in Delhi Development Authority urban planning and policy implementation, which has been running since 5 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of digital monitoring systems and geotagging technology in enhancing the efficacy of urban afforestation programs in India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The digital monitoring system launched by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for its plantation drive primarily utilizes which of the following for data verification?

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