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ISRO's IIRS Announces Online Training on Natural Resource Management from 16 Nov
· Source: Amar Ujala
The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun, under ISRO, has announced an online training course titled 'RS & GIS Applications in Natural Resource Management'. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online until 15 November 2026.
Program Announcement
The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun, functioning under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is organising an online training programme named 'RS & GIS Applications in Natural Resource Management'. The course aims to help participants understand techniques related to managing natural resources like water, land, and forests using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 15 November 2026 |
| Training duration | 16 to 27 November 2026 |
Class Mode and Pattern
The training will be conducted online through live and interactive sessions. Live classes will be uploaded on the E-Class platform within 24 hours for review. Participants can ask questions via the chat box on the platform, and selected questions will be discussed at the end of each session.
Attendance and Certificate Criteria
- Participants must maintain a minimum of 70 percent attendance to be eligible for the online examination.
- The online examination schedule will be announced by IIRS-ISRO.
- A certificate of appreciation will be awarded by ISRO to participants securing at least 50 percent marks in the exam.
- All participants are required to submit their feedback after the training concludes.
How to Apply
Candidates can register individually or through an IIRS nodal centre by following these steps:
- Visit the official application portal at isrolms.iirs.gov.in/edusatreg-istration/ or isrolms.iirs.gov.in.
- Complete and submit the registration form by 15 November 2026.
- If applying through a nodal centre, the registration will be approved by the coordinator of that centre.
- Individually registered and approved participants will receive their E-Class platform login details via email.
Questions
What is the name of the online training course offered by IIRS?
The course is titled 'RS & GIS Applications in Natural Resource Management'.
What is the deadline to register for the course?
The last date to register is 15 November 2026.
What is the minimum attendance required to appear for the exam?
A minimum of 70 percent attendance is required to appear for the online exam.
What are the passing criteria to receive an ISRO certificate?
Participants must obtain at least 50 percent marks in the online examination to receive a certificate of appreciation from ISRO.
Where can participants access missed live sessions?
All live sessions will be made available for replay on the E-Class platform within 24 hours.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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