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Neiphiu Rio launching the GPS mapping of government schools on November 5.[/caption]
Dimapur, Nov. 6 (EMN): Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Nov. 5 launched the global positioning system (GPS) mapping of all government schools and the personnel location system (PLS) in Kohima.
According to a DIPR report, the initiative was ‘a significant step towards computerisation and digitisation of records by the state’s School Education department.’
The chief minister suggested the department to maintain a visitors’ book in all schools to keep records of inspections that can be viewed digitally by the respective legislator and be aware of the school’s status.
“Presently, the GPS & PLS information which can be accessed online through http://.dose-ngl.com has the GPS coordinates of all the schools pinned and marked on Google Maps, with other information like enrolment, facilities such as number of classrooms, power and water connection availability, playground, toilets etc., besides the details of teaching and non-teaching staff with pictures of the staff posted in the particular school, the bona fide information that was established after the department conducted physical verification of all staff.
“It is envisaged that this information on public domain, which may perhaps be a first in the country, will facilitate in departmental information being made more accessible to the public. The department while ensuring all efforts to see that the information provided is complete, up to date and accurate, any input from the public through the facility provided in the form of a comment module in the website will be appreciated,” the report read.