Short-Term Training Program · IIT Guwahati
A 10-day, hands-on capacity-building program for defence officers and personnel on the operational use of space-based technologies — satellite image interpretation, digital image processing, and GIS-driven spatial analysis for security and strategic decision-making.
11–20 Sep
2026
10 Days
10 AM – 5 PM
Offline
Seminar Hall, CET, IIT Guwahati
20–40
Participants
Offered by
Department of Civil Engineering School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Sustainability Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
About the Programme
This specialized 10-day training program is designed for defence officers and personnel to develop practical skills in the use of space-based technologies for operational planning, surveillance, resource management, and decision-making. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), covering satellite image interpretation, digital image processing, image classification, photogrammetry, thermal and microwave remote sensing, hyperspectral data analysis, and GIS-based spatial analysis.
Through expert lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions, participants will learn to acquire, process, and analyze geospatial information for applications such as border management, terrain assessment, disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, environmental surveillance, flood and landslide mapping, and other security-related operations. The program aims to strengthen the technical capacity of defence and security personnel to effectively utilize geospatial intelligence and satellite-derived information in support of national security and strategic decision-making.
This course is being offered in response to the capacity-building initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs for enhancing the utilization of space technology across CAPFs and IB.
| Title | Basic Course on Remote Sensing & GIS Technologies and Applications |
| Mode | Offline (On-Campus) |
| Duration | 10 Days |
| Programme Dates | 11 – 20 September 2026 |
| Class Timing | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Academic Division | Department of Civil Engineering & School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Sustainability |
| Venue | Seminar Hall, Centre for Educational Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
What You Will Gain
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the fundamental principles of remote sensing, GIS, and geospatial data acquisition.
Process and interpret satellite imagery using digital image processing techniques.
Utilize GIS tools for spatial data management, visualization, and decision-making.
Perform hands-on analysis of remotely sensed data through practical laboratory exercises.
Understand applications for natural resource management, disaster monitoring, border management, and security-related operations.
Apply space-based tools for planning, processing, and analyzing satellite imagery in operational contexts.
Course Coordinator
Associate Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Sustainability
IIT Guwahati
Prof. Rishikesh Bharti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, and is also associated with the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Sustainability. He specializes in Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geospatial analytics, natural hazards, cryosphere studies, hydrology, and environmental monitoring, with extensive experience in applying satellite remote sensing and GIS for disaster management, water resources assessment, glacier and glacial lake monitoring, landslide and flood studies, and climate change research.
He has successfully led and contributed to several national and international research projects and has published extensively in reputed peer-reviewed journals in geospatial science and Earth system processes. He regularly conducts training programs, workshops, and academic courses on Remote Sensing, GIS, digital image processing, and geospatial applications for students, researchers, government agencies, and professionals. His teaching approach combines strong theoretical foundations with hands-on practical training using real-world datasets and state-of-the-art geospatial tools.
Who Can Attend
Defence officers and personnel approved by the DC(Ops) Tech & Ops Dte, FHQ BSF, New Delhi.
Open to defence officers and personnel. No prior background in remote sensing or GIS is assumed.
Minimum 20 and maximum 40 participants.
₹ 20,000
Per participant, inclusive of taxes.
Participants who attend the course will receive a Certificate of Participation issued by IIT Guwahati.
All trainee officers and participants are requested to bring their own laptops for the lab exercises. Those who do not have one may share a laptop with fellow participants.
11 – 20 September 2026
Each day runs 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM, combining expert lectures with hands-on laboratory sessions.
Foundations of Remote Sensing
11-09-2026 · Friday · 5 sessions
Image Errors & Digital Image Processing
12-09-2026 · Saturday · 5 sessions
Image Processing & Classification
13-09-2026 · Sunday · 5 sessions
Classification & Photogrammetry
14-09-2026 · Monday · 5 sessions
Data Products & Thermal Remote Sensing
15-09-2026 · Tuesday · 5 sessions
Microwave Remote Sensing
16-09-2026 · Wednesday · 5 sessions
Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
17-09-2026 · Thursday · 5 sessions
Geographical Information System
18-09-2026 · Friday · 4 sessions
Applications of Remote Sensing & GIS
19-09-2026 · Saturday · 4 sessions
Hazard & Disaster Applications
20-09-2026 · Sunday · 5 sessions
* The schedule is tentative and may be revised by the course coordinator.
Seats are limited and confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Get in Touch
For nominations, participation details, or any queries regarding the programme, please contact the course coordinator.
Venue
Seminar Hall, Centre for Educational Technology,
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati,
Guwahati – 781039, Assam, India