Cianjur, Geospatial News - Geospatial Information (IG) belongs to everyone and must be known to all levels of society. No exception for those who live in remote areas. All must know the importance and benefits of IG.
"Of course IG also plays a very important role in the process of mitigating natural disasters. BIG has a role in providing the basic map, while other institutions fill certain themes in accordance with their duties and functions, "explained Expert Member of the House of Representatives Commission VII Jamiludin when opening IG Dissemination with the theme of IG Standard Role to Support Natural Disaster Mitigation in the Bina Karya Building , Tanggeung Sub-Districk, Cianjur, West Java, Saturday, 19 January 2019.
Jamiludin, as a member of the House of Representatives Commission VII member Joko Purwanto, explained that this socialization was in line with the role of parliamentarians to voice the aspirations of the people. Recent developments in society today, one of which is natural disasters, have received prioritized attention from MPs.
"In IG, all data and information are easily integrated to solve problems holistically, quickly, and better in producing a variety of sharp and comprehensive analyzes. Surely this is very useful for mapping natural disaster prone in Cianjur, "he explained.
Meanwhile, Tanggeung Village Head Asep Suharlan was grateful that his area had been chosen as the location for IG Dissemination. He hopes that the material presented can be useful for participants and residents.
"The event was attended by 120 participants from 10 sub-districts in the southern part of Cianjur. There are teachers from various schools, youth, community leaders, and musicians, "he said.
On this occasion, the Head of IG BIG Management and Dissemination Division Syamsul Hadi explained more about IG. Not only that, but also current technology that can be used to access IG.
"By understanding a map, we can understand the process of disaster mitigation," he explained.
Yudha Setya Nugroho from the Center for Management and Dissemination of Geospatial Information IG BIG data dissemination added, IG Indonesia can be seen in tanahair.indonesia.go.id. Communities throughout Indonesia, even the world, can easily access it. (DA / NIN)
