IIT Guwahati, ASSTC collaborate for training in the field of Survey and Settlement using drones and emerging technologies
India Today
Using drones and emerging technologies, IIT Guwahati and ASSTC conduct joint training sessions in Survey and Settlement.
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is going to collaborate with Assam Survey and Settlement Training Centre to promote the training of ASSTC officers.
IIT Guwahati will conduct courses related to drone operation, training, maintenance, data collection, application in various sectors, theory classes on modern land management, and Research and Projects by leveraging their respective expertise in this area.
It is the first instance in the country where training on drone technology will be imparted to all levels of officers and it is a unique step to integrate knowledge-based technological advancement as part of the training curriculum for state officials.
An MoU was signed on May 4, 2022 between the two institutions in the presence of Jogen Mohan, Hon’ble State Minister Revenue and Disaster Management, Shantanu Gotmare, IAS, Director of Land Records and Surveys, Assam, Professor TG Sitharam, Director, IIT Guwahati, Pankaj Chakravarti, Principal, ASSTC and Joint Director Assam Survey and other officials from ASSTC and faculty from IIT Guwahati.
In his address, Jogen Mohan, State Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management said,
Within the framework of this MoU with ASSTC, IIT Guwahati will impart training to the Government Administrative and Technical staff in Survey and Settlement as well as to private candidates.
Both ASSTC and IIT Guwahati will work closely to collaborate and co-operate with each other to support the needs of ASSTC govt of Assam officers and select manpower, as mentors, trainees, and skill development and upskilling.