31/08/2026
The North Eastern Regional Institute of Water and Land Management (NERIWALM), Tezpur, Assam, organised a three-day training programme on “Remote Sensing and GIS Application in Water Resource Management” from 27 to 29 August 2026 at CubeTen Technologies, Mantripukhri, Imphal, Manipur.
Coordinated by Dr. Luna Moni Das, Assistant Professor, NERIWALM, the training aimed to strengthen the technical capacity of government officials in using Remote Sensing (RS), GIS, and geospatial technologies for sustainable water planning.
A total of 27 officers from seven departments and institutions participated, including MARSAC, ICAR, KVK, Department of Agriculture, Department of Environment and Climate Change, College of Agriculture, and the Water Resources Department. The diverse participation provided a platform for sharing experiences and exploring practical geospatial applications.
Expert resource persons included Mr. W. Erikson (MARSAC), Dr. Sunanda Kundu (Manipur University), alongside Shri Bhaskar Jyoti Buragohain, Mr. Sanathoi, Dr. Luna Moni Das, and Dr. Sanayanbi Hodam from NERIWALM.
The programme covered satellite data, spatial analysis, thematic mapping, watershed assessment, and hands-on QGIS training for departmental applications.
It promoted interaction among professionals in agriculture, water resources, environment, and spatial planning through multidisciplinary exchange.
The valedictory session was attended by Dr. Laishram Kanta Singh, Director, NERIWALM, who highlighted RS and GIS as key tools for mapping water bodies, groundwater potential, land use, and flood areas. The session concluded with certificate distribution.
This successful initiative under the Ministry of Jal Shakti reinforces NERIWALM’s commitment to building technical capacity across the North Eastern Region.