Kerala/Grants/HOTBoosterGrant2023/Proposal/Open Street Mapping to Assess Ground Water Resource - A Case Study of Ward 3 from Kunhimangalam Panchayath, Kannur District, Kerala State, India
Your project
This is an opportunity for you to tell us about your project. In this section we'd like to hear about your community, which local challenge your project addresses, what you plan to do and how, your sustainability plan, and how you plan to share your stories.
The changing climate is not only disturbing the normal occurrence of rainfall and its distribution, but also frequent flood and water shortage in many parts of Kerala. In such situation at present Kerala is facing a big challenge of water resource conservation and its recharge. This situation is much worst in case where there is only limited availability of fresh water resources. The present study is a mapathons OSM mapping used to derive spatial data of ground water availability in Ward 3 of Kunhimangalam panchayath, Kannur district, Kerala. The proposed project is an initiative to bring ground water data mapping in OSM Kerala platform. The study is specially focused in the category 4, as it was observed that there is lack of real time data availability of ground water data at micro level for user community as the local people, administrators and researchers. Hence this project aims to bring micro level ground water details at open platform geospatially so that it helps in easy accessibility of data and integrated research platform for researchers
Describe the local challenge your project is addressing
In this section please describe in detail the challenge that your project addresses. We recommend your response be a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 400 words.
The study area is located at the highest elevated region of the Kunhimangalam panchayath. Even though the Peruvamba river is flowing towards its north, the problems of salt water intrusion, low level of ground water table and lack of sufficient water in the wells and canals are now becoming serious issues under concern. Even though administrators are conducting survey and funding for various ground water conservation measures, lack of ground water spatial data availability is a major issue in proper implementation of any such plan. The other local challenge which the proposed project is addressing is lack of real time 3 seasonal data related to ground water availability. Information such as ground water level, water quality, type of wells and the spatial distribution of wells etc are must to assess and evaluate the ground water potentiality. These information are vital for suggesting measures for ground water resource conservation and management strategies. For various administrative and research purpose the secondary data obtained from Kerala Ground Water Authority are used. These may not be regular or not sufficient to spatially address the issue of ground water assessment. Hence in order to address the above said local challenges the present study can be useful.
Describe your project
In this section, please provide specific details about your mapping objectives. This should include: how you will contribute to help solve the local challenge you are addressing, what you aim to achieve with funding, what volume of mapping you plan to complete and how, and the number individuals are you aiming to include in mapping activities. We recommend your response be a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 400 words.
The proposed project is focused on generating ground water real time data with geospatial mapping of wells in the study area. The following are the important objectives:
1) Survey and locate wells in the study area and map in OSM platform.
2) Prepare Spatial Data Bank for ground water resource based on well details.
3) Generate data related to ground water level at three season along with details of selected parameters.
4) Develop ground water inventory and map the ground water potential zone in the study area.
The earlier said local challenges can be addressed by achieving above said objectives. In this regard the following will be contribution from this proposed project.
• The micro level spatial ground water availability in the study area can be assessed.
• The real time data can be gathered using google forms once the survey is conducted and water quality testing can be carried out using selected well samples in a scheduled time.
• Spatial databank will be open to the common users in OSM platform and administrators as well as for local people at community level.
• The derived data can be used for framing ground water resource conservation and management plan.
The present project being a micro level survey requires financial support and man power. Thus the project aims to achieve following targets by availing fund (Rs 25000/-).
I. The micro level survey of wells once done can be used for updating real time data which can support various academic and scientific research work with free available data.
II. The derived spatial data bank can be used to support administrative level ground water planning and management.
III. Local people participation in this spatial data gathering can be assured by providing them training to collect data and submit through google form which can be uploaded at OSM platform.
Describe your sustainability plan
In this section please describe how your activities will continue post-funding. If you are applying for funding to purchase equipment, explain who will store/use the equipment you purchase, and if you have long term sustainability plans for your community's development. We recommend your response be a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 400 words.
The proposed project plans to work at different phases. In the initial phase the professionals and student volunteers will be trained by experience mappers from the OSM platform. In the second phase the trained people will be conducting field survey and collecting details. In the third phase the derived data will be stored and analyzed using QGIS 3.28.1 software and the details will be mapped in the OSM platform. In the fourth phase training will be given to volunteers from community level including local people and administrators about using google form to collect data as well as to update real time data in a scheduled time. In the fifth phase the real time data will be provided at OSM platform even after the end of the project duration. For this project community level participation from panchayath administration, local people from the study area and from the Department of Geography, Kannur University is required who will be trained by mappers and validators.
The post-funding activities of the proposed project are management and updating of Geospatial Database which can be easily carried out in QGIS platform. There is no requirement of equipment but finance for training, field survey, water quality testing and purchasing stationary items are to be considered. This project is initially framed as a mapathon work and based on its methodology as a sustainable plan during post funding period ground water data can be collected and mapped for other 13 wards of Kunhimangalam panchayath. This will be useful to generate panchayath level geospatial data bank. This will connect more community level mappers and users to update and utilize open ground water details of Kunhimangalam panchayath at OSM platform.
What are your community-defined project goals, and how do you define project success?
Please explain you project goals. This can include: setting goals such as "we will train X number of new mappers", "we will register as a legal entity", or "the data will be used by X", and why these goals are important to your community such as "we intent to be legally registered so that we can receive more grant funding in the future", "we intend to engage X number of women in mapping activities so that we can empower local women" or "we want to build a partnership with X so that our data will be used and trusted". We recommend your response be a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 400 words.
Focusing on above said aim and objectives of the proposed project the following are the community defined project goals:
1. Generating micro level geospatial data bank and thematic mapping by Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA).
2. Involve new mappers at panchayath administrative, local dwellers and students from various institutions.
3. To utilize and share the derived spatial data bank and thematic maps for planning and research purpose at OSM platform.
List the tools you intend to use during your project and why
Please describe which tools you plan to use to collect, update, clean, or store you data and why. For example: "we plan to use HOT's Tasking Manager to coordinate volunteers" or "we will upload our data to X platform because..." We recommend your response be a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 400 words.
For the proposed project following tools are intended to be used
QGIS 3.28.1 Software will be used for spatial data bank generation and mapping. Vector ward boundary, well location and other information.
ID Editor – The web based Open Street Map editors for the beginners.
Please give examples of how you will use share your stories with others. This can include: how you will publicise your news, where you will collect media content, how you will use social media channels, and if you will reach out beyond your immediate network to share your stories. We recommend your response be a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 400 words.
We planned to share our stories via media and social platforms.
Publishing news articles in the news papers
Forming whatsapp group and messaging in twitter
Describing the work and usefulness of OSM mapping and its possibilities in our you tube channel.
Conducting seminars and workshop in colleges and schools for awareness of ground water conservation and potentiality of OSM mapping.
Generating inventory of ground water details at ward level and providing its hard copies available in the Kunhimangalam Panchayath Office.
Partnerships
Successful applications will demonstrate one or more partnerships with a local data user. Priority will be given to applications for which the data has been requested by a partnering organisation, or where the partner organisation has expressed interest in collecting the data for a specific use or intervention. Example partners include local non-government organisations (NGOs), community based organisations (CBOs), local governments, companies, universities, schools, and other academic institutions.
Partnerships are planned with Government and Non Government Organization like
Kunhimangalam Panchayath
OSM Kerala Community
Open Data Kerala Community
Describe who will use your data
It is important that the data you generate during the project is useful, and that it will be used to advance humanitarian and/or development challenges locally. In this section, please include: if the data you will be collecting has been requested by a partnering organisation, if there is an established formal relationship with the partnering organisation, if there is an existing MoU between you and the partnering organisation, and how long have you been working with the partnering organisation. If your organisation or community is going to be the data user, please describe how you will use the data, and how it ties in with your organisation's work. We recommend your response be a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 400 words.
The proposed project is pioneer in the field of open source data collection for ground water details at ward level. At present there is no partnering organization demanding this data and no MoU is signed in this regard. The data will be collected by the Department of Geography, Kannur University as a part of Social Extension Activity and hence the data will be stored, managed and updated by Department of Geography. The true beneficiaries of this OSM platform based data collection and mapping are the panchayth level administrators, local people and researchers who are interested to utilize micro level ground water data for various purpose. Hence the project aims to provide the data for advance humanitarian and development challenges locally. After the project period the data will be shared with the required persons/institution free of cost. This initiative is taken as a sample work focusing on generating panchayath based micro level ground water data generation at OSM platform. The derived data can be used further for various case studies at panchayath level such as water quality analysis, ground water potentiality, ground water fluctuation mapping, ground water fluctuation mapping and ground water data based spatial planning for water resource conservation and management.
Describe any other partnerships and collaborations you plan to mobilise or establish for the purpose of the project
In this section, please describe any additional partners you might be working with. If there are no additional partners (beyond the data user) this must be stated here. We recommend your response be a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 400 words.
The proposed project is planned with no additional partners beyond the data user. The Spatial Data Bank generation and Mapping will be individually done by the Department of geography, Kannur University. In future we planned to work on partnership with the above mentioned government and non government organizations. We are planning to reach out various Media such as Malayalam Manorama for spreading awareness and usage of OSM data.
Expansion
Successful applications will show how communities intend to grow community engagement. This includes a practical approach to how many new mappers you aim to recruit and how they will be involved in community activities. Priority will be given to communities that also include a plan for ongoing engagement beyond the grant period. If this is not relevant to your project, please explain why.
As per the proposed project, community level training and involvement of local as well as institutional volunteers are unavoidable not only during the project period but also after post funding. The project is expecting new mappers minimum 36 institutional level yearly and 50 community level mappers including administrators and local people. They will be used to update location of new wells and to update the 3 seasonal data from the existing wells. Since this project aims at uploading real time ground water data, ongoing engagement of mappers will be continued after the project period. Based on the successful application of this project similar mapping and data collection is planned for other 13 wards in Kunhimangalam panchayath.
Project plan and budget
Priority will be given to applications that collaborate with other OSM communities in the region. This can be country-specific or regional and can include collaboration with Youth Mappers Chapters, or members of the HOT community to help with training, validation (as examples). For support in sourcing collaborators, email microgrants@hotosm.org.
The following are the details of Project plan and budget which are supposed to be worked out with the support of the below mentioned mapper and validator:
Mapper : Manoj Karingamadathil (dartermanoj@gmail.com)
Validator : Arjun Gangadharan (arjun@geominds.in)
Budget breakdown
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| Item | Unit | Unit cost (INR) | Total (INR) |
|---|
| Item | Unit | Unit cost (INR) | Total (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapping | |||
| Mapping and Data editing | 2 | 2000 | 4000 |
| Water Quality Test | 14 | 750 | 10500 |
| Training | 0 | ||
| Survey and Data Collection | 3 | 2000 | 6000 |
| Other Expense | 0 | ||
| Transportation | 1 | 2500 | 2500 |
| miscellaneous | 1 | 2000 | 2000 |
| Total (INR) | 25000 |
Project plan
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| W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | |
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| Intermediate training 1 | √ | √ | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Area Selection and data collection | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listing the wells to be mapped | √ | √ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Data collection | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||
| Digitization | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wells | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||||||||
| Ward Spatial Layers | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||
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| Well data | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||||||||
| Spatial Distribution and Data Editing | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||||||
| Closing | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Blogs and other Documentation | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||||||||||||||
| Report preparation | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Declaration
By submitting this form to OpenStreetMap Kerala Team, you certify the information contained in this application is correct, and that if you are awarded a grant, you will use it only for the purposes described above. You will provide written documentation and receipts for all of your expenses to Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team to demonstrate this. You understand that the decisions made by the Booster Grant facilitation committee are final.
I Dr. T K Prasad herby certify that the information contained in this application is correct, and that if I am awarded a grant of Rs 25000/- I will use it only for the purposes described above. I will provide written documentation and receipts for all of your expenses to Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team to demonstrate this. I understand that the decisions made by the Booster Grant facilitation committee are final.
The Propsed Project plan and budget are supposed to be worked out with the support of the below mentioned mapper and validator: Mapper : Manoj Karingamadathil (dartermanoj@gmail.com) Validator : Arjun Gangadharan (arjun@geominds.in)
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