Mysore/Mysuru: NIE Institute of Technology (NIE-IT), situated at Hootagalli industrial area, Mysuru, has been chosen as one of the Nodal Centres for the outreach programme of Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), a unit of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space (DoS), Government of India. 

Bansilal, Principal of NIE-IT said “IIRS is a premier training, education and research organisation established to prepare professionals in the field of Remote Sensing, Geo-informatics and GPS technologies, and their applications.  IIRS outreach programme focuses on strengthening the academia and user segments in space technology and its applications using online learning platforms. The initial focus of IIRS was to use EDUSAT/INSAT 4CR satellite for distance learning but extended the scope to use internet so that access is available to many of institutions/Universities /individuals. 

The IIRS outreach programme is being conducted through two major modes namely Live and Interactive classroom sessions (also known as EDUSAT) and E-learning based online courses. 

The live and interactive mode of distance learning is through Internet and A-view software platform developed by Amrita e-learning Lab in collaboration with Ministry of Human Resource Development. 

IIRS has setup a state-of-the-art studio facility and control room to broadcast live and interactive classroom sessions and practical demonstrations through its distance learning centre. 

The live classroom sessions are conducted from 4 pm to 5.30 pm on daily basis through their studio. The major benefits of this programme are free online conduction of classes, E-certification for those who clear online exam, sessions by faculty of IIRS and other premier institutes, added Bansilal.  

For details, visit http://dlp.iirs.gov.in or contact Mob: 9986877202. IIRS-ISRO outreach programme is anchored by Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering, NIE-IT.