Background
The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is responsible for managing India’s groundwater resources and implementing various groundwater monitoring programs. To improve the efficiency of its monitoring systems and enhance data analysis capabilities, CGWB decided to develop a mobile app and web-based analytics portal for its Exploration Programme Monitoring System (EXPROMS) and Ground Water Investigation Monitoring System (GWIMS). ADG Online Solutions, a leading digital solutions provider, was selected to undertake this project. Additionally, ADG Online Solutions devised a Performance Assessment System using the Balanced Scorecard approach for CGWB to monitor and evaluate its performance.
Objectives
- Mobile App Development: Develop a mobile app for field data collection and reporting, allowing CGWB staff to enter data directly from the field.
- Web-Based Analytics Portal: Create a web-based portal for data visualization, analysis, and reporting, providing CGWB with actionable insights.
- Performance Assessment System: Design a Performance Assessment System using the Balanced Scorecard approach to evaluate CGWB’s performance against key objectives and metrics.
- Integration and Compatibility: Ensure seamless integration between the mobile app, web portal, and existing CGWB databases and systems.
- Training and Capacity Building: Provide training and capacity building to CGWB staff to effectively use the new tools and systems.
Implementation
- Requirement Analysis: ADG Online Solutions conducted a detailed analysis of CGWB’s requirements for the mobile app, web portal, and Performance Assessment System, including user needs and technical specifications.
- System Design and Development: Based on the requirements analysis, ADG designed and developed the mobile app, web portal, and Performance Assessment System, using modern technologies and best practices.
- Integration and Compatibility: The systems were integrated with CGWB’s existing databases and systems to ensure seamless data exchange and compatibility.
- Training and Capacity Building: ADG provided training sessions and workshops to CGWB staff to familiarize them with the new tools and systems and build their capacity to use them effectively.
- Testing and Quality Assurance: Rigorous testing and quality assurance processes were conducted to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the mobile app, web portal, and Performance Assessment System.
- Deployment and Support: The systems were deployed to CGWB’s operations, and ADG provided ongoing support and maintenance to address any issues or concerns.
Results
- Improved Data Collection and Reporting: The mobile app facilitated easy and efficient data collection and reporting from the field, improving data accuracy and timeliness.
- Enhanced Data Analysis: The web-based analytics portal provided CGWB with advanced data visualization and analysis tools, enabling them to derive actionable insights from their data.
- Effective Performance Monitoring: The Performance Assessment System using the Balanced Scorecard approach helped CGWB monitor and evaluate its performance against key objectives and metrics, leading to improved decision-making and performance management.
- User Satisfaction: CGWB staff expressed satisfaction with the new tools and systems, noting their ease of use and effectiveness in improving workflow and decision-making.
Conclusion
The development of the mobile app and web-based analytics portal for CGWB’s EXPROMS and GWIMS, along with the Performance Assessment System using the Balanced Scorecard approach, has significantly improved CGWB’s data collection, analysis, and performance monitoring capabilities. ADG Online Solutions’ expertise in digital solutions has helped CGWB enhance its groundwater monitoring programs and improve its overall performance and efficiency.
