Indian Society of Remote Sensing Ahmedabad Chapter (ISRS-AC) has been conferred with the ISRS Best Chapter Award for the year 2021

The award was received by Dr. D. Ram Rajak, Secretary, ISRS-AC; Dr. Alpana Shukla, Vice Chairman, ISRS-AC and Dr. Shaily Gandhi, Joint-Secretary, ISRS-AC at Hyderabad.

AHMEDABAD; November 20, 2022: Indian Society of Remote Sensing Ahmedabad Chapter (ISRS-AC) was conferred with the ISRS Best Chapter Award for the year 2021on 15th November 2022 at the National Symposium on Geospatial Technology: Journey from Data to Intelligence and Annual Convention of ISRS and ISG at HICC, Hyderabad.

People in the photograph, from left to right, are Lt General Girish Kumar,VSM, (Retd),; Dr. Prakash Chauhan, President ISRS and Director, NRSC, Hyderabad; Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES); Dr. D. Ram Rajak, Secretary, ISRS-AC; Dr. Shaily Gandhi, Joint-Secretary, ISRS-AC; Dr. Alpana Shukla, Vice Chairman, ISRS-AC; Dr. Rajkumar, President, ISG; and Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Former Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).

The first local chapter of ISRS was established in the great city of Ahmedabad in December 1983. The Ahmedabad Chapter of Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS-AC), is currently located at the Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The chapter is one of the most active and vibrant chapters of ISRS. As per the ISRS objectives, it is prominently disseminating information, promoting remote sensing (RS) and conducting RS related activities and programmes. The chapter has put special efforts in advancement, dissemination and application of knowledge related to remote sensing technology and its associated fields. ‘’The Signature’’, the newsletter of ISRS-AC is a quality product, very well read and sought after newsletter by ISRS members. The ISRS-AC is regularly conducting various remote sensing awareness events to fulfil the objectives of ISRS, among the students, research scholars, faculty members of academic institutes, other professionals and the local community. During 2021, the chapter organized a number of activities such as celebrating National Remote Sensing Day, National Science Day, World Water Day, World Meteorology Day, GIS Day, World Ozone Day, World Oceans Day, Antarctica Day, World Environment Day etc. The chapter also did extensive hand-holding with local chapters of other professional societies, academic institutes and organizations to enhance the outreach activities under the ‘’Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’’ (AKAM). RS related drawing & painting completion, science quiz, popular lectures, webinar, workshop, screening of documentaries etc. are some of the major activities taken up during 2021 to make the members and end-users aware of recent developments in the field of remote sensing and geoinformatics. ISRS-AC, regularly organizes Prof. P. R. Pisharoty Memorial Lecture series. This year, it was conducted on August 17, 2021 along with celebration of National Remote Sensing Day -2021 program. Various ISRS-AC activities provided an excellent platform and opportunity for scientists, researchers, practitioners, entrepreneurs and students to exchange their research ideas, discuss and formulate plans and implementation the policies, update the knowledge base, and interact with experts and peers on various issues at local to national levels.

The ISRS-AC has inducted many new life and annual members to ISRS in the last few years and ranked as one of the most dynamic and energetic chapters of ISRS in the country.

In recognition of immense and round the year contributions towards fulfilling the objectives and goals of ISRS, the Indian society of remote sensing confers "Best chapter award 2021" to the ISRS - Ahmedabad chapter.

About ISRS AC

ISRS - Ahmedabad Chapter is one of oldest chapters of Indian Society of Remote Sensing with the largest number of Life Members. It always works to achieve the Aims and Objectives of the Society by advancement, dissemination and application of the knowledge of Remote Sensing technology, which is deemed to include photo interpretation, photogrammetry, aerial photography, image processing, and other related technologies in the field of survey, planning and management of natural resources and other areas of application where the technology is considered to be appropriate.

It also promote interaction among all persons, bodies, institutions (private and/or state-owned) and industries interested in achieving advancement, dissemination and application of the technology by conducting a wide range of activities related to RS & GIS like lectures, workshops, seminars etc.

The Chapter also publishes the newsletter "Signatures" which includes the articles related to Remote Sensing and Allied Technology.

About ISRS

Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS) was established in 1969 with the main objective of advancement and dissemination of remote sensing technology in the fields of mapping, planning and management of natural resources and environment by organising seminars/symposia and by publishing a monthly journal (JISRS), bulletins, proceedings, etc. Starting with 56 members, the Society has now grown into a premier professional body with membership of over 5955 members. Currently, ISRS is a member of the International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) and Asian Association on Remote Sensing (AARS).