Coordination of IIRS-ISRO Online Programme by

Nodal Centre, Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), Lucknow

 (Date: 15-19 January, 2024, Time: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM)

Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), Lucknow, has been established as a registered Nodal Centre to coordinate with the Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Outreach Programme. IIRS-ISRO is a premier institute set up to develop trained professionals in the fields of Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, and GPS Technology for Agriculture Management, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Monitoring, and Disaster Management.

To facilitate the functioning of the Nodal Centre, promote industry-enabled capacity building, support the start-up community, and enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the geospatial domain, MUIT participated in the online programme titled " Geodata Processing using Python" held from 15-19 January, 2024. Various students from different institutes and academicians participated under the MUIT Nodal Centre.

MUIT, as a Nodal Centre, manages registration and monitors attendance for the training program. The day-to-day activities are coordinated by Dr. Gaurav Shukla (Nodal Coordinator), with support from Dr. Kalyan Acharjya (Dean of Engineering) and Prof. Neeraj Jain (Dean of Academics), under the guidance of the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bhanu Pratap Singh.

A course on Geodata Processing using Python equips participants with the skills to efficiently handle, analyze, and visualize geospatial data using open-source Python libraries. It enables automation of workflows, integration with advanced technologies like machine learning, and application to real-world problems in agriculture, urban planning, and environmental monitoring. Participants gain industry-relevant skills, cost-effective tools, and a strong foundation for advanced geospatial studies or entrepreneurial ventures, making them highly marketable in the growing geospatial industry.