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The 11th Post Graduate Course on R.S. & GIS of CSSTEAP, which started at IIRS on October 01,2006 concluded on June 30,2007.A valedictory function was held at IIRS on June29,2007. Shri G.Madhavan Nair, Chairman, Governing Board, CSSTEAP & ISRO, and
Secretary, Dept. of Space, Govt. of India, graced the occasion as a chief guest. Dr. K.Radhakrishnan, Director, NRSA, graced the function as Guest of Honour. The programme started with a welcome address by Dr. V.K. Dadhwal, Dean, IIRS. Dr George Joseph, Director, CSSTEAP activities, and specifically, RS & GIS educational programs of the center. Dr. S.K. Saha, Course Director gave a brief account of 11th RS & GIS course of CSSTEAP.
The Chief Guest, Shri G.Madhavan Nair, in his address expressed hope that the participants will use the skills gained through RS & GIS course for the development of their respective countries. He complimented the faculty & staff of IIRS - one of the host Institute of CSSTEAP for conduct of RS & GIS courses and efforts in making CSSTEAP a center of excellence.
Dr. K. RadhaKrishnan, Guest of Honour in his
address highlighted the importance of use of geo-spatial technology for natural
resources and environmental management .He also emphasized that the participants equipped with RS & GIS technology - knowledge through this course will be of significant use in carrying out
relevant development activities in their respective countries. The Chief Guest gave away diploma certificates to the participants and Guest of Honour released the memoir of the course brought out on this occasion. The valedictory function came to an end with a Vote of Thanks by Course Coordinator, Dr. S.P.Aggarwal.
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