A workshop on “Geo-Spatial Applications for Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Land Use Land Cover (LULC) Change Analysis in Meghalaya” was held at the Don Bosco Youth Centre, here today.
Various state and central departments’ officials participated and delved into crucial topics including analyzing spatial and temporal changes in surface water area, linking geo-spatial data for urban sustainability, land use/land cover mapping, analyzing forest cover change in Meghalaya.
Identification of prospective water harvesting sites in Ri Bhoi, spring mapping and open limestone channel, GIS application in bamboo resource assessment, use of space technology in mineral, exploration, emerging tools and techniques and latest satellite images, development of state geoportal and UAV application for state projects and departments were taken up at the workshop.
North Eastern Space Applications Centre, Director Dr. S.P. Aggarwal attended the workshop as the chief guest.
NEHU Prof H J Syiemlieh and Dr. S Ashutosh, Co-Chairman & Director Centre of Excellence, MBDA were also present at the event.
