--- title: Web-Based MIS with Geo-tagging and Mobile Application for Livelihood Projects url: https://www.velsof.com/case-studies/web-based-mis-with-geo-tagging-and-mobile-application-for-livelihood-projects/ date: 2026-02-23 type: case_study author: Velocity Software Solutions client: CARE India industry: "International Development, Livelihoods, Rural Development" location: "Punjab, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, India" categories: Case Studies tags: Dashboard, iOS, Mobile App, Monitoring, NGO, Offline App, Reporting, Training, Web Application Development --- ## The Challenge CARE India, part of the CARE International Confederation working in over 100 countries, was implementing large-scale livelihood projects across three Indian states — Punjab, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. These projects involved extensive household surveying, beneficiary tracking, and intervention monitoring across thousands of villages, requiring a robust digital infrastructure to manage the complexity. The core challenges included: - **Massive data collection scale**: Approximately 50,000 households needed to be screened and baselined (one-time), with 50,000+ implementation forms collected monthly across three states - **No offline-capable mobile solution** existed for Community Resource Persons (CRPs) and Village Coordinators working in areas with limited or no internet connectivity - **Multi-language requirements**: Data collection had to support Punjabi, Hindi, and Gujarati to serve diverse field teams - **No GIS integration** for geo-tagging infrastructure locations, households, and project key locations on interactive maps - **Five distinct user levels** — from Admin to Village Coordinators — needed differentiated web and mobile access to forms, dashboards, and reports - **No real-time monitoring dashboards** existed to track progress on key livelihood indicators across states, districts, and blocks - **Complex reporting needs** including custom reports with calculation summaries, GIS-based map views, and exports in PDF, Excel, CSV, and image formats - **Enterprise-grade security** requirements including [Azure](https://www.velsof.com/cloud-services/) AD Single Sign-On, data encryption, SQL injection prevention, and comprehensive audit trails ## Velocity’s Solution ### Scope of Work Velocity delivered an end-to-end solution comprising a **web-based MIS platform**, an **[Android](https://www.velsof.com/android-development/) [mobile application](https://www.velsof.com/mobile-app-development/) with offline capability**, and **GIS-integrated dashboards** — all designed with microservice architecture for future scalability and cross-browser compatibility. ### Key Features & Deliverables - **Mobile Application (Android & [iOS](https://www.velsof.com/ios-development/))** - Offline data entry capability with auto-sync when connectivity is restored - Geo-tagging feature for mapping locations of infrastructure, households, and project sites - Multi-media capture (photos, videos, audio, documents) with location tagging - Bi-lingual interface supporting Punjabi, Hindi, and Gujarati - Bulk upload of data using CSV formats - **Web-Based MIS Platform** - Graphical User Interface for viewing, saving, downloading, scheduling, and updating parameters - Dynamic business parameter management (add/modify/delete) without programming - Custom report builder with field selection and calculation summaries - 360-degree search functionality across all record fields - Data archiving with timestamps for all additions, modifications, and deletions - **GIS-Based Mapping & Visualization** - Boundary marking of project areas on interactive maps - Project location tagging with event creation capabilities - Real-time geolocation maps - Location-based analytics of project KPIs - Before/after project output measurement based on date or location - Infrastructure mapping (roads, buildings, toilets, solar sites, etc.) - **Advanced Reporting & Analytics** - Online reports in defined formats with time-frequency scheduling - Chart and graphical format reports with advanced visualization tools - Export capabilities: PDF, Excel, CSV, Image, and MS Word formats - Performance period-specific reporting per user role requirements - **Survey Forms Engine** - Configurable surveys for specified stakeholders - Multi-level approval mechanism for data additions, changes, and deletions - Complete revision tracking with timestamp details at all levels - **Access Management & Security** - Five-level user hierarchy: Admin, Economic Development Unit, Regional Hub, Project Team, Village Coordinator/CRP - Azure AD Single Sign-On integration - Role-based view/modify/delete access controls - SQL injection and HTML injection prevention - Data encryption for storage and retrieval - **Alerts & Notifications** - SMS and email alert generation - Configurable notification rules for various system events - **Cloud Deployment & Maintenance** - Cloud hosting with high availability and redundant backup setup - Cross-browser compatibility (Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera, IE) - 9-month post-deployment maintenance including stress testing - Microservice architecture for future scalability ### Technology Stack - Microservice architecture for web platform - Android native application development - GIS mapping and geolocation services - Azure AD for Single Sign-On - Cloud hosting infrastructure (Indian data centers) - SMS and email gateway integration - SSL/TLS encrypted communication - RESTful API architecture ## Implementation Approach Velocity adopted an Agile methodology with phased delivery: **Phase 1 – Requirements & Architecture (Weeks 1-2)** – Stakeholder consultations with CARE India’s Economic Development Unit, Regional Hubs, and field teams – Finalization of form structures, [dashboard](https://www.velsof.com/software-development/) indicators, user roles, and data flow architecture – System design document and workflow diagram approval **Phase 2 – Core Development (Weeks 3-8)** – Parallel development of web MIS and Android mobile application – GIS integration and map-based visualization development – Survey form engine and report builder implementation – Azure AD SSO integration and security hardening **Phase 3 – Testing & Integration (Weeks 9-10)** – Unit testing, integration testing, and security testing – User Acceptance Testing with CARE India field staff – Performance and stress testing for pan-India scale operations – Cross-browser and cross-device compatibility testing **Phase 4 – Deployment & Training (Weeks 11-12)** – Cloud deployment with high availability configuration – Administrator access handover and staff training sessions – User manual development and system documentation – Go-live support and initial data migration **Phase 5 – Maintenance & Support (9 months)** – Ongoing technical support and troubleshooting – Regular patches, upgrades, and security updates – Performance monitoring and optimization ## Key Outcomes & Impact - **50,000+ Households Digitized**: Enabled systematic screening, baselining, and monthly tracking of approximately 50,000 households across three states - **Offline-First Field Operations**: CRPs and Village Coordinators could collect data in areas with zero connectivity, with automatic synchronization when online - **Real-Time Program Visibility**: Dynamic dashboards provided CARE India leadership with instant visibility into key livelihood indicators across all project geographies - **Multi-Language Accessibility**: Bi-lingual support in Punjabi, Hindi, and Gujarati ensured comfortable adoption by grassroot-level field staff - **GIS-Powered Decision Making**: Geo-tagged data and map-based analytics enabled location-specific program strategies and resource allocation - **Enterprise Security Compliance**: Azure AD SSO, data encryption, and comprehensive audit trails met CARE India’s stringent data security requirements - **Scalable Architecture**: Microservice-based design allowed the platform to be adapted for other CARE India projects across different geographies ## Why Velocity - **Full-stack development capability** covering web platform, mobile application, GIS integration, and cloud infrastructure under a single contract - **Proven expertise in offline-capable mobile applications** critical for data collection in rural areas with limited connectivity - **Multi-language development experience** enabling bi-lingual interfaces in regional Indian languages - **Strong security and compliance capabilities** including Azure AD integration and enterprise-grade data protection - **Experience with international development organizations** and understanding of complex program monitoring requirements in the livelihood sector - **Microservice architecture expertise** ensuring the solution could scale and adapt to CARE India’s evolving needs across its pan-India operations