On Tuesday, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with four agencies to launch a pilot project aimed at improving property tax assessments through advanced technologies. This initiative, known as the 'Pilot Drone-based Geospatial Survey and Digital Twin Initiative', will utilize drone-based aerial surveys, LiDAR mapping, and GIS-based asset mapping to enhance data accuracy and operational efficiency in tax administration. The additional commissioner (finance) of the MCD stated that these technologies will help identify unassessed and under-assessed properties, which is crucial for effective property tax management. The four agencies will independently conduct the surveys without any financial support from the MCD. By implementing this pilot, the MCD seeks to strengthen its property tax administration, improve urban planning, and develop a comprehensive geospatial database that will aid in urban governance. The initiative will also allow the MCD to evaluate the effectiveness of various technologies and methodologies before considering a broader rollout across the city.