1 Development of Web GIS Framework for Natural Resource Management Using ERDAS Apollo 2010 Sakhare, N. Pratap 1 and Gupta, R. D. 2 1 Student, M. Tech.(GIS & Remote Sensing); GIS Cell; Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad- 211004, (India), (Email:pratap.mnnit@rediffmail.com ) 2 Professor & Coordinator, GIS Cell; Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad- 211004, (India), (E-mail: gupta.rdg@gmail.com ) ABSTRACT Natural resource management programmes include development of community in which each and every aspect of natural resources is conserved and managed properly to serve a public and industrial demand without affecting ecological system. Modern technologies like Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing can be integrated to develop a well organized planning procedure for natural resource management. The Web GIS provides a fast and globally reachable way to represent information about the natural resources through maps and statistics. ERDAS APOLLO 2010 has the capabilities to deals with huge amount of raster as well as vector database. The present study uses the ERDAS APOLLO 2010 capabilities for Web GIS based applications for natural resource management. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) has been created using Java Server Pages (JSP) for its customization. The present study also deals with creation of geodatabase of metallic mineral resources, forest cover, water resources, land use and land cover. This will help in extending the benefit of GIS and Web technology for minerals and other resources available in the area for preparation of the master plan and other development plans. KEYWORDS: Natural Resource, Web GIS, ERDAS APOLLO 2010. 1.0 INTRODUCTION Resources are the basis for the development of any country. India, one of the largest countries in the world, is blessed with diverse and abundant resources. These resources should be used in a judicious manner because over exploitation and unscientific land-use practices will lead to environmental problems and resource depletion. Natural Resources occur naturally within environments that exist relatively undisturbed by mankind in a natural form. A natural resource is often characterized by amounts of biodiversity existent in various ecosystems. Natural resources are derived from the environment. Many of them are essential for our survival while others are used for satisfying our wants.