A spatial and temporal predictive analytics Decision Support System (DSS) for public health and governance
Team Leader
Aditya Sharma
A spatial and temporal predictive analytics Decision Support System (DSS) for operations management
Solution Pitch
The Problem
India’s public health sector is allocated only 2 percent of the country’s GDP, contributing to an inefficient and disorganized data system that puts its 1.3 billion citizens at risk. Health data in India is often non-digitized and does not adhere to periodicity. The system also suffers from a lack of geo-coding and missing metadata, while continuous temporal and spatial data are almost non-existent.
The Solution
MapSights is a web-desktop application designed for regional health systems that records field data in a digital standardized format with geo-coding to enable accurate health data tracking (e.g. vaccination rollout or rapid antigen testing). MapSights allows users to host multiple functional modules, such as disease tracking and relief distribution, in a single project using direct data entries or imported databases. It provides geo-processing tools for data operations on an intuitive application interface. MapSights uses spatial analytics and AI/ML to enable inference and decision making, providing the benefits of robust and scientific data processing to all the stakeholders.
Stats
The geospatial decision support tools launched during the pandemic helped over 30,000 personnel effectively deploy assets, make informed decisions on containment zones, and stock up on essential supplies—benefiting 27 million people
Market Opportunity
India's geospatial data intelligence sector is expected to value $20 billion by 2025. Currently, the estimated annual budget of government agencies for Geographic Information System services is roughly $5 billion. Due to its modular nature, MapSights is customizable and repurposable for different situational needs and can go beyond public health, into community functions such as policing, environment, and disaster-relief.
Organization Highlights
Formally recognized by the Haryana Chief Minister’s Office for contributions to the pandemic response unit
Recognized by the Haryana State police service for lending support and assistance during the pandemic lockdown phase
Partnered with Chandigarh City Administration to create applications and tools that seek to reduce individual carbon footprint and help in targeted implementation of environmental programs
MapSights work has been featured and shared by the United United States India Educational Foundation and the United States Embassy
Partnership Goals
Sparrow Analytics currently seeks:
Partners to join fundraising rounds or enhance fundraising success, both through investment and grants
Mentorship or advice on developing a long-term business model and strategy from serial entrepreneurs focused on digital technologies, with experience working with local governments, and interest in joining Sparrow Analytics’ advisory board
Technical advisors on GIS technology and its applications in governance and industry
What is the name of your organization?
Sparrow Analytics
What is the name of your solution?
MapSights / Kepler
Provide a one-line summary or tagline for your solution.
A spatial and temporal predictive analytics Decision Support System (DSS) for operations management
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
Panchkula
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
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What type of organization is your solution team?
For-Profit
Film your elevator pitch.
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What specific problem are you solving?
India's public health sector allocates 2 percent of the country's GDP, contributing to inefficient and disorganized data systems that puts its citizens at risk. Health data in India is often non-digitized. The system suffers from a lack of geo-coding and missing metadata, while continuous temporal and spatial data are non-existent.
What is your solution?
MapSights is a web-desktop application designed for regional health systems that records field data in a digital standardized format with geo-coding to enable accurate health data tracking (e.g. vaccination rollout or rapid antigen testing). MapSights allows users to host multiple functional modules, such as disease tracking and relief distribution, in a single project using direct data entries or imported databases. It provides geo-processing tools for data operations on an intuitive application interface. MapSights uses spatial analytics and AI/ML to enable inference and decision making, providing the benefits of robust and scientific data processing to all the stakeholders.
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
The solution has the potential to serve all 1.3 billion Indians, although in pilot phase, it serves 27.5 million people of Haryana state.
Covid-19 type pandemics are a double jeopardy for the state with stark public health consequences and a looming economic crisis. The application is capable of targeting relief operations to areas. World Bank projected millions of Indians to be among the 60 million worldwide who may fall into extreme poverty in 2020.
This solution serves the state and its people by:
- Giving a robust decision support system to planners; with key data insights for disease tracking, infrastructure planning, vaccination rollout strategies, relief operations, lockdown entry-exit strategies during pandemics etc.
- Acting as information trove for epidemiological assessments, unearthing linkages between various attributes and helping identify the most vulnerable within communities.
- One stop shop for citizens to access their local data on disease transmission, management and risk.
