DGDE’s AI-Based Software To Detect Unauthorised Constructions And Encroachments On Defence Land
Centre of Excellence on Satellite & Unmanned Remote Vehicle Initiative (CoE-SURVEI) has announced that its AI-based software can detect changes on the ground-level including unauthorised constructions and encroachments in a time series using Satellite Imagery.
CoE-SURVEI under Directorate General Defence Estates at National Institute of Defence Estates Management (DGDE) has developed an AI-powered Change Detection Software in collaboration with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Visakhapatnam.
The software uses National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) Cartosat-3 imagery with trained software. The changes are detected by analysing satellite imagery of different time periods.
So far, the tool has been used in 62 Cantonments and comparison done with ground position in recent period. The tool enables Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Cantonment Boards to identify changes on ground that are of permanent nature and then enables them to check if such changes are authorised or without due sanction of the competent authority.
It has been observed that the tool facilitates better control on unauthorised activities, ensures accountability of field staff and helps in reducing corrupt practices.
“The change detection tool has resulted in effective defence land management. Efforts are on to further fine tune and upgrade it to achieve higher accuracy. The CoE has now partnered with a couple of other reputed organisations for improved AI interface with change detection tool so as to enhance the functionality of change detection software. This may specifically benefit DGDE and Services in management of defence land located in remote and inhospitable terrains”, the CoE said in its statement.
