Conversion Services

SPARC provides conversion of various forms of data/ documents to desired digital form, quality enhancement of digital data, format conversion and other specialized services. This can be broadly categorized into:

Text & Document Conversion

Conversion of scanned/ image files (PDF/ JPG) to formatted text (MS Word, etc.) Data processing services (Data entry & creation of customized database) Other similar jobs

Multimedia Data Conversion

Processing & Compilation of multiple forms of data such as Text, Audio, Video, Picture, Graphics to standard prescribed format/ database

Map & Drawing Conversion

Digitisation of maps (geographical, geological, topographical and any other form of maps) CAD Conversion of drawings (civil, electrical, mechanical, architectural and other similar drawings) Digital data engineering (transformation, edge matching, projections, spatial database generation)

Value Added IT Enabled Services

The services under this category include Process Management Business Solutions / Back-Office Processing Facilities for Banks, Financial Institutions, Insurance companies, Hospitals, Telecom companies, Attorney Firms, Travel Agents, Hotel Chains, etc. Data Warehousing & Data mining for organizations relating to its sales and marketing, customer service, finance and accounts, etc. involving collection, collation & compilation of data in customised database format for secured retrieval & sharing of data across the organization. End-to-end solutions in Development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Engineering, Utility, Transportation and govt. sector organizations. Interpretation & Mapping using Satellite Remote Sensing Technique

Facilities & Infrastructure

SPARCs state-of-the-art Infrastructure provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week facilities round the year. It comprises of:

100+ data conversion terminals in a Client-Server Architecture Uninterrupted Power Supply (on-line) with Secondary Back-up devices (DG sets) Data Back-up & recovery devices High Speed Printers for high volume data handling Large format Plotters for maps & drawings Digitizer, Scanners & Photo copiers for document replication GPS & other survey instruments LCD projector & other presentation equipments Licensed software for Data Conversion & Value Added Services Productivity enhancement tools Project Planning / Project Management Tools Air-conditioned office space sprawling over 15,000 sq.ft. Skill Sets SPARCs resource base comprises of various skill sets to deliver optimum solutions to its clients. Following is an indicative list of common skill sets. Documentation: MS Office, Adobe Databases: Oracle, FoxPro, SQL server, Access, Sybase Applications: Visual Basic, Visual C++, Java, HTML, Power Builder, AML, XML, Dreamweaver, Flash, Visual Interdev CAD & GIS: Arc Info, Arc View, R2V, Arc SDE, Arc IMS, Map Objects, ERDAS, ILWIS, AutoCAD, CAD Overlay, AutoCAD Map, Map Info

Data Communication: SPARC avails High Speed Data Communication facilities through Soft Net facilities of STPI. Access to Internet, Point-to-Point connectivity, E-Mail, File Transfer Protocols, Remote Logins and database access is available for faster & secured transfer of high volume data. Besides the above, SPARC offers a wide range of security features in order to provide a secure, environmentally protected infrastructure at par with global standards. The Data Center is supported with around-the-clock onsite systems management for problem notification and escalation supported with most advanced equipments. WebApplication & Database

SPARC has handled a number of assignments from Job Works to Consulting for a broad spectrum of clients. Following is a select list of important assignments handled by SPARC & its group concerns.

Women & Child Welfare Department Government of Orissa

Women & Child Welfare Section covers the Schemes and Programs implemented to improve the Health, Awareness, Training as well as economic status of women.

Food, Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department Government of Orissa

PDS Information System is designed and developed to make PDS dynamic, transparent and consumer friendly in the state. It aims at monitoring the flow of PDS Commodities from the source to the common beneficiaries through licensed dealers, in a planned, diversion free and sustained manner. It also endeavors to seek the active participation of the consumers through data information sharing and by activating grievance redressal mechanism.

Directorate of Land Records & Surveys, Orissa

Computerisation of Land Records involving Preparation of database of land records for the Revenue Districts of Jajpur and Balasore in Orissa

General Administration Department, Orissa

Preparation of database for Chief Ministers Relief Fund involving creation of database of receipts, bank deposits, bank reconciliation, application scrutiny & disbursement.

Income Tax Department, Govt. of India

PAN Card preparation involving Data Entry and merging of photos and filled in application forms and generation of Identity cards for Permanent Account Holders in the IT department.

National Aluminium Company Ltd.

Recruitment of Management & Engineer Trainees involving process management of recruitment, starting from receiving applications, processing of written test call, result compilation, issue of interview call & final selection of candidates.

Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation

Computerisation of Voters List involving creation of voters database, compilation of particulars (text & picture) of the Voters, Printing, Lamination & Delivery of Election Photo Identity Cards to voters.

House Hold Data Computerization involving data entry & processing of house information collected on school education to analyze the enrollment, drop-out rates of

Orissa Primary Education Project Authority

students of different socio-economic profile.

UNICEF

Database for NGO activity co-ordination involving creation of NGO database with focus area & geographic coverage to co-ordinate activities during Orissa Super Cyclone of 1999.

CAD & Geo Informatics

Storm Surge Protection Study The project funded by CIDA involved base map creation from satellite data, thematic mapping for settlements, roads, drainages, contours, vegetation cover, integration of secondary maps from Irrigation on canal & river embankments, Planning & Site selection for Storm Surge structure / coastal highway.

Baird & Associate Coastal Engineers, Canada

Bhubaneswar Development Authority

Comprehensive GIS database for Bhubaneswar City The database comprising of land base information of Bhubaneswar Urban Area including Land Use, Topography, Ownership, Plan approval status, regulatory criteria, etc. The Urban Information System is being used for planning of land use, utility networks, locating infrastructure facilities, etc.

CARE, India

NGO activity database GIS database was developed for monitoring of various voluntary programs of CARE India at village & GP level in different districts of Orissa.

Central Ground Water Board

Preparation of Hydrogeological Atlas for CGWB The project involved thematic mapping relating to ground water prospects and composition of maps and related texts into a hydrogeological atlas.

Annual contract for execution of CAD drawings of CMPDIL involving preparation of structural & mechanical drawings for various projects of Coal India being implemented through

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited

CMPDIL

Chilika Development Authority

GIS database of Chilika Lagoon The project involved development of GIS database of Chilika lagoon & its environs comprising of drainage, settlements, contours, transport & other infrastructure

Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Orissa

Agriculture Land Use Plan for Irrigated Commands This World Bank assisted program aimed at formulation of an appropriate Land Use Action Plan with crop diversification for enhancement of productivity & effective utilization of available water

Telecommunication network mapping Preparation of Telecom network drawings of all SCDAs & LDCAs of Orissa Telecom.
Department of Telecommunications, Government. of India

Department of Water Resources

Dam Break Analysis of Hirakud Reservoir The project involved terrain analysis & possible land submergence during Dam Break & Full Release situation from Hirakud Multipurpose Reservoir using Survey, Remote Sensing & GIS.

Department of Women & Child Development

Monitoring of Malnutrition amongst children This involved temporal analysis of variance of malnutrition in different blocks of Orissa using GIS for identification of vulnerable areas.

Hirakud Research Station

Sedimentation Study of Hirakud Reservoir The objective of this study was to study he sedimentation pattern of of Hirakud reservoir (water spread at FRL 660 sq.km) through estimate the water spread area using multi-date satellite data & revision of reservoir operation plan.

Inland Engineers

Execution of Electrical drawings for Inland Engineers a large Electrical contractor for their projects

International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage

Water Need Assessment for Brahmani River Basin This study undertaken for International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) under its Country Policy Support Program for India illustrated the policy options available for sustainable development & management of Water Resources in different regions.

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India

Drought Proofing Study of Sundergarh This study involved mapping of channels, streams, watersheds, physiography & existing land use of Scarcely Irrigated & Tribal Inhabited areas of Sundergarh district & formulation of a water resources scheme for providing protective irrigation against drought.

Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation

Preparation of Civil Structural Drawings for IDCO on Turnkey basis involving provision of back office support to the design wing of IDCO in preparation of various types of civil, electrical mechanical & architectural drawings for projects being executed by IDCO

Orissa Primary Education Project Authority

GIS database of primary schools The database comprises of location of primary school along with information relating to village demography, enrollments, teachers, students, facilities, building status, etc. in the coastal districts of Orissa and is being used for School Planning.

Orissa Water Supply & Sewage Board

Mapping of Water supply & Sewage Network of Angul & Talcher area This project involved preparation of urban base map from satellite data, GPS based route survey for mapping of water supply and sewage network and development of GIS base of Water Supply & Sewage system.

Public Health Department

GIS based facility Management System for Water Supply Networks SPARC developed the FM-GIS for PH (urban) department involving geo-informatics for Sambalpur & Jharsuguda towns

Rengali Irrigation Project

GIS Based Planning of Distribution System Alignment fixation of Irrigation distribution system was done in the command area of Darpani Branch Canal of Rengali Irrigation Project through integration of revenue cadastral information (in 1:4000 scale) with topographic information (2.5m contours in 1:15000 scale).

South Eastern Railways

Preparation of CAD drawings for Indian Railways including land plans, structures, and signal, telecom & electrical drawings of terminal building

State Election Commission

Constituency Mapping The services included mapping & database services up to village level for reorganization of Assembly constituencies for the Delimitation Commission

Subarnarekha Irrigation Project

Planning & Design of Irrigation Network in Subarnarekha Irrigation Project Micro Planning of canal system was carried out using GIS and field survey. The project also involved data collection for land acquisition including property evaluation, design of structure & preparation of estimates.

Swiss Development Centre

Preparation of Atlas of Cyclone Affected Blocks The assignment entrusted by Swiss Development Centre to SPARC required preparation of village location maps for the coastal area covering 165 blocks (about 25000 villages) which was hit by a Super Cyclone during October 1999.

UNICEF

Social Sector Planning SPARC offered GIS support for Child Malnutrition monitoring & Drinking Water Sanitation Mission of UNICEF

WESCO, Burla, Sambalpur

Mapping of Electricity Distribution System SPARC carried out mapping of electricity distribution systems with lines & point installations and mapping of electrified villages with attributes on connected loads.

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