High Commission of India

Dhaka

Press Release

Sub:  Geospatial Application in Disaster Risk Reduction for Environmental Disaster (Forest Fire, Heat wave and Atmospheric Pollution) (through physical mode) at Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun from  July 17 - 28, 2023

   The High Commission of India, Dhaka is pleased to inform that a short course ‘Geospatial Application in Disaster Risk Reduction for Environmental Disaster (Forest Fire, Heat wave and Atmospheric Pollution)’ (through physical mode) has been organized by Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP), and, is being conducted at ‘Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)’, Dehradun from July 17 - 28, 2023. Brochure and Course details/instructions of the course are enclosed as Annexure- A.

   The course is open to Master's degree in science or Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent qualification relevant in the field of study with at least 5 years of experience in teaching/research or professional experience in the field. Eligible candidates can apply online through the CSSTEAP website https://admissions.cssteap.org/login. Last date for application: May 31, 2023 (17:30 Hrs).

   For any course related query, Kindly contact to Mr. Hari Shankar (Course Director)- Email: harishankar@iirs.gov.in; Ph: +91-135-2524330), Mr. Yateesh Ketholia (Course Coordinator)- Email: yateesh@iirs.gov.in; Ph: +91-135-2524376).

   Course Fee and Accommodation: A course fee of $ 300 (equivalent INR for Indian participant) is applicable which includes course materials and field trips. Accommodation will be arranged in IIRS/CSSTEAP hostel and the participants will have to pay Rs. 100 per day towards as accommodation charges. The course fee may be sent through online transfer/NEFT/RTGS/SWIFT in favor of CSSTEAP, payable at Dehradun with the following bank details:

   Fellowship and Insurance: The candidates have to bear all expenses at their own during the course. A few fellowships covering to and fro international air travel, domestic travel in India and living expenses (INR 15,500 for two weeks) in India are available from Government of India. However, first preference will be given to the fully self- sponsored candidates and then to the candidates whose sponsoring organization will be bearing international to and fro travel. Medical, life and disability insurance should be undertaken before leaving their country for India by the participants themselves or on their behalf by their sponsoring institute/organization for covering entire health and disability risks. No medical expenses will be borne by the Centre. Candidates in sound physical and mental health only need to apply.

Dhaka

May 16, 2023