History
This Institute has come a long way. Journey from photo-interpretation to institute for remote sensing and Geographical science and IIRS has come to qualify for international stature. Today we have courses for all levels of users from researchers to policy makers. Its goal is to develop a mechanism from pixel to policy through human capacity building in Natural Resource Management. It is focusing to develop electronic course through Internet/developing network with non remote sensing institutions and nation building programme and increasing its outreach. Besides, IIRS has also contributed towards several R & D projects that has helped in operationalisation of technology in various application areas like landslide hazard zonation, ground water targeting etc.
The Chairman NRSA-GB/Secretary, Dept. of Space reviewed the activities of IIRS on May 18, 2001. It was felt that IIRS in years to come should become a world class institute of its kind. It was suggested that a workshop (with interactive sessions) involving educational institutions; central and state users; and private entrepreneurs/industry should be organized to assess the specific, as well as overall need of remote sensing training and education in the country.
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