CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya

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1 CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSK HP Agricultural University) COLLEGE OF BASIC SCIENCES Palampur (H.P.) , India Tel (Off),230438(Resi) Fax: ;Mob GRAM: HIMKRISHI Dr. G.L. Bansal Dated : Dean To The Vice-Chancellors of SAUs/CU/Universities Directors /Principals/Deans of IIT/NIT/ Govt Engineering Colleges/Govt Colleges Directors of State/Central Govt departments Subject: Summer Training Programme on Geospatial Technologies and Applications (25 th June to 14 th July, 2012) Regarding Nomination Dear Sir/Madam, Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS) programme was initiated in 1982 by the Department of Science and Technology as a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional R&D programme with the vision of enabling people, communities and institutions of local-self Governance with requisite databases and generate trained human resource at various levels for planning and implementation in a spatio-temporal context in a multi-level framework below the district. Considering the emphasis on technological self-reliance and development and adaptation of suitable technologies for local needs to make an impact on the lives of ordinary citizens, NRDMS division of DST has taken up this mega project of capacity building by supporting trainings on Geospatial Technologies and Applications In this series, a 21 days Summer Training Programme on Geospatial Technologies and applications under Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS) Division of Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi has been sanctioned to our University which is being organized from 25 th June to 14 th July, 2012 at Centre for Geo Informatics Research & Training, College of Basic Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur (HP). The programme is designed with objectives a) To sensitize and orient the participants in the field of geoinformatics, and its applications in various fields of expertise; b) To enable the participants to evaluate the land resource base using the latest technologies of RS, GIS and GPS to use in their research/application activities ; and c) To create expert manpower to cater the needs of state and district development agencies for better utilization of natural resources and quick decision making. I request you kindly to nominate one or two Assistant Scientists/Asstt. Professors/Associate Professors or equivalent/officers from your University/Institute/department who can harness these geospatial technologies in their fields of research/applications after training. The nominated participants may be advised to make their travel arrangements only after receiving confirmation of the nomination. A Training Brochure along with application form for nomination (download: is enclosed herewith. The application proforma duly recommended should reach Dr. (Mrs.) Sharda Singh, Professor-cum-Course Coordinator, Centre for Geo Informatics Research & Training, College of Basic Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur (HP) (Phone: (o), (m) Fax: / sharda737@gmail.com) by 20 th May, Thanking you Yours faithfully, (GL Bansal)

2 APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATING IN TRAINING PROGRAMME 1. Full name (in block letters) : 2. Designation : 3. Present employer and : Address, Tel, 4. Address to which reply : should be sent 5. Permanent address : 6. Date of birth : 7. Sex (Male/Female) : 8. Teaching/Research/Professional experience during last 5 years (mention post held and number of publications) : 9. Mention if you have participated in any Seminar, Training Programme, etc. during the previous year: 10. Educational qualification: Examination passed Bachelor s degree Master s degree Others Subj ects main / Year of passing Class Accommodation Required : Yes/No University/ Institution Other information Download: Signature of Applicant Date: Place: Recommendations of the sponsoring authority Signature of sponsoring authority Designation N.B. If more copies are required, typed/photostat copies maybe made locally for use by the applicants. Coordinators National Coordinator: Course Coordinator: Co-Course Coordinators Dr. Bhoop Singh Director/Scientist F (NRDMS Division), DST, Technology Bhawan, New Delhi Phone: bhoopsingh@nic.in Dr. Sharda Singh Prof. & Programme Director Phone: (O), Fax: , sharda737@gmail.com Dr. Ranbir Singh Rana Scientist(Agronomy) Phone: ranars66@rediffmail.com Sh. Vaibhav Kalia Assistant Professor Phone: vaibhav@hillagric.ac.in For any queries Contact: Kunal Sood kunalsood03@gmail.com Ph : , Website: or SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAMME GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS 25 th June to 14 th July 2012 Sponsored by Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS), Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi Organized by College of Basic Sciences

3 Introduction 'GeoInformatics' has emanated in the form of satellite remote sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS). These technologies play a vital role in providing comprehensive information on various natural resources for management, monitoring and sustainable development in the new millennium. Remotely sensed data provide a wealth of information in land resources characterization, mapping, monitoring, modeling and management at different scales. GIS is a set of tools for collecting, storing, retrieving, analyzing and displaying natural resources information in a spatial domain.gps emerged as an important surveying tool in land resource mapping activities. The information generated through these technologies can be evaluated for their capability, irrigability and productivity potentials to arrive at optimal solution/action plan for developmental planning. The Centre for GeoInformatics Research &Training(CGRT) was established after the 80th meeting of the Board of Management of CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University held on November 8, The Centre was created with the mission to integrate the issues of Research, Teaching, Training and Consultancy in natural resource management, pollution, natural hazards, systems simulation, decision support systems and global climate change using geoinformation technology. The Geo-centre has a multidisciplinary faculty trained at national and international level to carry out research and development activities in the field of Geo- Informatics. A state of the art research laboratory is currently catering to the needs of the research and development work that is being carried out at the centre. This facility provides capacity for higher end computing applications such as remote sensing, geo-information technology, software development and systems simulation to the faculty, and students involved in these applications The training programme on Geospatial Technologies and Applications is sponsored by Natural resource Data Management System(NRDMS), Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and being organized by Centre for GeoInformatics Research & Training at CSK HPKV, Palampur. Objectives 1. To sensitize and orient the participants in the fields of GeoInformatics, RS, and GIS application regarding natural resource management towards land use planning. 2. To enable the participants to evaluate the land Resource base using the latest technologies of RS, GIS and GPS to use in their research activities. 3. To create expert manpower to cater the needs of state and district development agencies for better utilization of natural resources Course Content Introduction to GeoInformatics & application Database management systems in GIS Fundamentals and overview of GIS Maps and Survey Principles and concepts of GIS Design of geo-spatial database in GIS Techniques in geo-spatial data analysis Introduction and concepts of remote sensing Remote sensing data and their characteristics Visual interpretation of satellite imageries Principles in Global Positioning System Concepts in digital terrain analysis Concepts in digital image processing Climate change impacts using GIS Land use/land cover mapping and analysis Land evaluation for land use planning Project Work Duration: 21 days (25 th June to 14 th July, 2012). Course Fee: There is No Course Fee. Eligible participants: Scientists/Asstt. Professors/ Associate Professors from ICAR Institutes/ State Universities/Central Universities/ Engineering/ Technical Institutes and Officers from Central/State Govt. in the discipline of Agriculture, Horticulture, Rural Development, Soil & Water Conservation/ Forestry/ Land Resource Management/ Remote Sensing & GIS/ Geography and other relevant subjects having relevance of using remote sensing and GIS in their fields of research/application. No. of Seats: 25 (Twenty five) General Information About Palampur The Kangra Valley of which Palampur is one the hill station of District Kangra. In local Parlance, the word for lots of water is palam. This is what has given Palampur its name and it is water that has given the valley so much of its character. Countless streams and brooks criss-cross the landscape and in their intricate mesh, old Tea gardens and rice paddies. Climate during the period of training is generally hot and humid. It will be starting of monsoons so participants are advised to bring umbrella with them Participants will be paid travel fare to and fro for journey by AC-III/ AC-II class (except Rajdhani/ Shatabdi), train/bus fare Free boarding and lodging will be provided to the participants in University s Guest Houses(Ganesh Bhawan/Kailash Bhawan) which are only 100 mts from main gate of University The selected candidates will be informed by 28 th May 2012 The participants are requested not to bring their family/accompanying persons with them The candidates of ICAR Institutes/State Universities/Central Universities/Other Govt. officials who are interested to undergo this course and who are fulfilling eligibility conditions may apply through proper channel in the prescribed proforma enclosed latest by 20 th May,2012 and send the application to Course Coordinator Travel: Palampur is connected by road from Pathankot, Chandigarh and Delhi. Rail: Nearest broad gauge railway station is at Pathankot(124kms). Road: Palampur is well accessible by road and there are many buses(ordinary/deluxe/ac)from Delhi(550km) and Pathankot (124km) From Delhi: Many buses(ordinary/deluxe/ac/volvo)from Delhi (From 4-5 PM to 9-10 PM) are available. It is an overnight journey of hours. From Pathankot: Any bus going towards Baijnath, Kullu and Manali pass through the University Main Gate.

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5 APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATING IN DST SPONSORED SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAMME GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS (25 th June to 14 th July, 2012) Full name (in block letters) Designation Present employer and address Tel No: Date of birth Sex (Male/Female) Marital status (Married/Unmarried) Teaching/Research/Professional experience during last 5 years (mention post held and number of publications) Mention if you have participated in any Seminar, Training Programme, etc. during the previous five years in the field of GIS/RS: Address to which reply should be sent Educational qualification: Examination Passed Subjects main/ Year of Class University/ Institution Other information subsidiary passing Bachelor s Degree Master s Degree Any other additional Qualifications/Training Date: Place: Signature of Applicant Recommendations of the sponsoring authority Signature of sponsoring authority Designation & Seal: