1.2.2 Utility Information Management System (UIMS)

UIMS, a core module of the IMIS, is designed to manage detailed spatial and attribute data for municipal utilities such as roads, stormwater drains, water supply networks, and sewer systems. UIMS plays a critical role in achieving CWIS by enabling municipalities to monitor sanitation infrastructure, identify service gaps, and ensure equitable access to sanitation services, particularly for low-income community (LIC) areas. Through its integration with the BIMS, UIMS provides granular insights into utility connectivity for each building, including sewer and drainage links, and water supply access. This integration helps municipalities target underserved areas, plan infrastructure expansions, and prioritize investments in sanitation services.

A key feature of UIMS is its interactive dashboard, which delivers real-time visualizations on sanitation-related utilities. The system empowers municipalities to monitor sanitation coverage trends, identify gaps, and make data-driven decisions to address inequities in service delivery. UIMS also includes advanced map-based input tools integrated with the UMDSS, allowing municipalities to add or update utility infrastructure directly within the platform. Currently this tool is available for creating and updating roads only. In the case of other utilities, they need to be digitized and merged with existing data and import in corresponding utilities database of IMIS with the help of skilled GIS people. In the case of attribute data, they can be updated for all kinds of utilities directly from the user interface. UMDSS has provided tools to export data in flexible formats, such as CSV, SHP, and KML ensuring seamless sharing and integration with other municipal services.