India, June 9 -- The Delhi government has directed the Geospatial Delhi Limited (GSDL) to create a digital record of construction activities across the city every three months using drone surveys, satellite imagery and advanced digital mapping tools, said officials.

The move aims to strengthen monitoring of unauthorised construction. "The directions were issued during a meeting on Friday by chief minister Rekha Gupta following the Hauz Rani fire. High-resolution aerial and satellite data will be used to map changes in the built environment at regular intervals, enabling authorities to identify new structures and track construction activity more efficiently," said an official.

Officials said directions were also issued for developing an ...