Ruka: Axali Sakadastro

The portal centralizes various types of data previously held in separate systems, making it a "one-stop shop" for citizens and professionals. MAPS.GOV.GE

3. Key Features of the New System

| Feature | Previous System | New Cadastral Map | |---------|----------------|-------------------| | Base Layer | Scanned paper maps / low-res satellite | Orthophoto (0.1–0.2m resolution) | | Coordinate System | Local (GCS) | National projected system (EPSG:900906 – Georgia 2016) | | Update Frequency | Batch (weekly) | Near real-time | | Access | Office visit or basic web viewer | WebGIS with API for professionals | | Boundary Accuracy | ± 2–5 meters | ± 0.3–1 meter (urban) | axali sakadastro ruka

2. Key Features and Technical Approach

Systematic Registration (Mass Registration): Unlike the sporadic (on-demand) registration used in the past—where an individual had to hire a surveyor to register a specific property—the new approach is area-based. Surveyors map entire villages or districts at once. This significantly reduces the cost per parcel and ensures that neighboring boundaries align correctly. The portal centralizes various types of data previously
High-Precision Orthophoto Maps: The foundation of the new map is high-resolution aerial photography (orthophotos). These images are geometrically corrected so that they are as accurate as a map. Surveyors overlay property boundaries onto these images. This allows owners to visually identify their land (e.g., "this is my garden, bordering the river and the road") rather than relying on abstract coordinates. Axali (new): renewal
Integration with IT Systems: The data is fully integrated into Georgia’s digital governance system. It connects the physical boundaries of the land with the legal data in the Public Registry.

What it means

"Axali Sakadastro Ruka" (literally, "new sakadastro hand" — Sakadastro here treated as a cultural object or practice) can be read as a metaphor for fresh beginnings through familiar tools and gestures. It blends:

Axali (new): renewal, beginnings, change.
Sakadastro: a cultural artifact or practice — imagined here as a woven item, craft, or domestic ritual passed across generations.
Ruka (hand): human skill, care, and the personal touch that keeps tradition alive.

Taken together, the phrase suggests revitalizing tradition through skilled, human effort — renewing community ties while respecting continuity.