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KML (Keyhole Markup Language) is a file format used to display geographic data in earth browsers such as Google earth and Google maps. It's a standard format for sharing geographic information and includes features like points, lines, polygons, and images.

e-Vanlekh portal is an online platform or software tool that allows users to easily generate and customize KML files without requiring advanced programming or gis skills. It provides a user-friendly interface for creating and visualizing geographical data.

This portal facilitates the citizens, different government departments and all concerned authorities to track the boundaries of forest land in Delhi.

To create a KML file on the e-Vanlekh platform, follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the page “create KML file” in e-Vanlekhportal.
  • Use the "search latitude longitude" tool to look up the latitude and longitude of the desired area obtained from the GPS or mobile GPS camera app.
  • Use the drawing or marking tools provided by the platform to outline the desired area.
  • Provide the id, name and description for the desired area and click on submit button.
  • Save the marked area as a KML file by selecting the "export KML" option.
  • You can create the KML files from your mobile device by following the above proves.

To upload and check your KML file on the e-Vanlekh portal

  • Upload and Check KML from Create KML File Section
  • Select your KML file from your device and upload it.
  • Once uploaded, the evanlekh portal will likely display your KML file on the map interface for you to review and verify with Forest Layers. Also You can measure the area falling in the Forest layers from measurement toolbar.

Getting the current location on e-Vanlekh

  • Look for a "locate" button on the map interface. Clicking on this button should show your current location on the map.

Upload the KML file in the desired forest section land and check if the KML area is falling in the desired forest layer check the area and length of the overlapping area from the measurement tool.

Go to the batch processing link and upload the excel file with latitude and longitude to get the location points in KML file.

To print out KML files falling within forest layers:

  • Open the evanlekh portal and access the forest layers from the desired forest layer section (protected forest, reserved forest, wildlife sanctuary, and esz).
  • Upload the KML file from the upload KML button.
  • Click on "print" option. Use this option to generate a printable version of the map, including the forest layers and marked KML area.

Abwls, AbwlsEsz, OkhlaESZ, forest divisions, forest beat boundary, forest range boundary, protected forest, reserved forest, morphological ridge are the layers available till now.

No, there is no cost associated with any use or download from the portal.

e-Vanlekh portals usually offer features like:

  • Creating points, lines, and polygons on a map interface.
  • Adding descriptions, images, and labels to map features.
  • Importing existing data in KML formats.
  • Grouping and organizing map features into forest layers.
  • Sharing and embedding maps on websites.
  • Collaborating with others by sharing access to edit or view maps.

No, e-Vanlekh portalis designed to be user-friendly and don't typically require programming skills. They offer intuitive interfaces that allow users to create and customize maps using point-and-click interactions.

Yes, e-Vanlekh portal allow you to importKML file data from made from other sources like google earth pro and existing KML files to check and visualise if the KML file is falling in the forest layers or not. This can save you time by not having to recreate data from scratch.

For any additional questions or clarifications, you can reach out to the the phone no. 1800118600

Yes, KML files can be opened and viewed on mobile devices through apps like google earth or other compatible mapping apps and even in e-Vanlekh portal.

Areas requiring permissions from the department of forest and wildlife:
The areas required for permissions are as follows:

  • Protected forest: permission required for FCA.
  • Reserved forest: permission required for FCA.
  • Wildlife sanctuary: permission required for FCA.
  • Morphological ridge: permission required for RMB.

Providing feedback usually involves finding a "feedback" section on the e-Vanlekh portal.

  • This allows you to share your thoughts, suggestions, or concerns with the platform administrators. Follow the provided instructions to submit your feedback.

Yes you can know you permissions from the “check your permission” page in e-Vanlekh portal.

Uploading K files from e-Vanlekhto e-forests and green action portals:

  • Download the KML file from the evanlekh portal to your device.
  • Log in to the e-forest or green action portal.
  • Look for options related to uploading KML file. Choose the KML file from your device and upload it.

Yes, you can always raise you objection through official email id and in feedback section.