What is Geographical Information system (GIS)?
It is a digital map used in GPS tracking containing the static information like petrol pump, restaurants, check-posts town/villages and dynamic information like traffic jams, location of vehicles, tax outstanding vehicles, etc. The GPS system uses GIS maps to display the objects, vehicles etc. The system also makes use of CCTV, video, VMS etc. to interface responsive, ergonomic, initiative incident management staff. Also, weather emergencies, unusual traffic activity and security related events are incorporated in the system.