North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), in collaboration with the Town and Country Planning Organisation (TCPO), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA), Government of India, successfully conducted a two-weeks training on “Formulation of GIS Based Master Plans (Tier-II) under AMRUT 2.0 Capacity Building sub-scheme Initiation” for Middle-Level Officials at the NESAC Outreach Facility during September 17- 27, 2024. The inaugural session was graced by Smt. D. Thara, IAS, Additional Secretary (AMRUT), Govt. of India, through online mode. The training covered a wide array of topics, including an overview of government initiatives in geospatial technology-based planning, fundamentals of remote sensing and geographical information system, satellite image interpretation and procurement, survey techniques and navigation systems, mobile applications, GIS analysis, and advanced technologies such as UAVs; urban sprawl, growth modelling, creation of Geodatabase, and preparation of GIS Based Master Plans, followed by practical sessions on each topic.
The Valedictory session was chaired by Dr S P Aggarwal, Director, NESAC. A total of 28 officials from six states, namely Mizoram, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala participated in the training. Dr. Jenita M. Nongkynrih, Head, URD was the Course Director while Shri Sumanth B.C. supported as the Course Officer.