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The Winter School In Geospatial Science & Technology program gets initiated at Suresh Gyan Vihar University



What is the Summer/Winter Schools (Level 1)Capacity Building Program in Geospatial Science and Technology. 

Knowledge has been identified as the most important driving factor for India’s sustainable economic growth. India has adopted a new information regime for sustainable economic growth through its ‘Digital India’ program to support good governance, sustainable development goals and empowerment of its citizens. Over the last three decades, the widespread adoption of geospatial technologies into various sectors have proven to be an effective enabler to meet these challenges. The capacity building program initiatives of the National Geospatial Program (NGP) erstwhile Natural Resource Data Management


System (NRDMS) Department of Science and Technology, Government of India to develop national capacity for geospatial science and technology development through diverse programs in collaboration with various partner organizations adaptation capacity of geospatial science and technology at across the country. The objective of the program is to build knowledge and various levels of governance in collaboration with academia and user agencies. The three week Summer/ Winter School in Geospatial technology is being conducted at two levels– Level 1 and Level 2.The 21-day summer/winter school in Geospatial Science and Technology (Level 1) supported by the Natural Resource Data Management System of the Department of Science and Technology,


Government of India focuses on developing knowledge and capacity building in geospatial technologies through the use of open source geospatial software.


Who can apply?

Faculty members, scientists, technologists, researchers from academia, national institutions of research, smart city cells, municipal corporations and other government departments, personnel from non government organizations are eligible to apply. Only 2-3 seats are reserved for research scholars.


How to apply?

Interested candidates should fill the online application form through the weblink available on https://dst-iget.in/Applicationsform/.


Selected candidates will be informed by mail.


For any further queries write to dst-iget@bvieer.edu.in or call on +91-20-24375684/24362155.


Address all queries regarding the program to the PI through email.


Important Information

Last date for registration : 30 October 2021


Dates of the program: 10 -31 January 2022


Mode of conduct: Online Mode


Number of Seats: 25


Registration Fees: Nil


Principal Investigator: Dr. Shruti Kanga, Associate Professor and Coordinator, Centre for Climate Change and Water Research, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Email: shruti.kanga@mygyanvihar.com


Phone No: +91- 7004785015


For any queries contact:

Dr. Shruti Kanga (Principal Investigator), shruti.kanga@mygyanvihar.com| M. +91- 7004785015


Address: Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Mahal Road, Jagatpura, Jaipur-302017, Rajasthan


Grading and Certification

Participants will be assessed based on assignments completed during the course, a mini project are expected to complete, active participation during the training program as well as attendance.


Note: participants must ensure that they have a laptop and a strong internet connection.


Infrastructure and facility | Labs

The University has well equipped class rooms with projectors and Wi-Fi enabled. There is availability of internet with 1 GB BSNL connection and Jio Fiber. The centre has well equipped labs with high performing computers with multiple licenses of geospatial software as well as open-source software along with handheld GPS. The sophisticated equipment is available in the laboratories for the significant use of students. Apart from the central facilities like central library, research laboratory, workshops for project prepparation etc. there are many laboratories that cater to students from other faculties.