All the colleges within the territorial jurisdiction of Himachal Pradesh are affiliated to

this University. The Himachal Pradesh University sprawls over an area of about 200
acres and has a distinctive style of architectural view.
Department of Geography
The Department of Geography, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla was
established in 1989 and imparting teaching research and since last over two decades.
The department is presently running M.Sc post graduate courses, M.Phil Course and Department of Science & Technology
Advanced PG Diploma in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System.
Presently, about 40 research scholars are engaged in doctoral level research in
NRDMS DIVISION
different fields of Geography. The department is also handling research projects Sponsored
funded by ICSSR, UGC and ICHR. Besides, two guest faculty including one
superannuated professor, department has three faculty members consisting of one 21 Days Training Programme
professor, one associate professor and one assistant professor. (Equivalent to Refresher Course)
Application forms are also available for download at our website
http://www.hpuniv.nic.in/Mageo.htm/trainingprogrammebrochure on
Capacity Building in Geospatial Technologies
Date: 08-28, November, 2016

Patron
Prof. A.D.N. Bajpai
Hon'ble Vice Chancellor
Himachal Pradesh University

Programme Advisor
Prof. D.D. Sharma, Head of Department

Organizing Committee

Course Coordinator: Organizing Secretary:

Dr. B. R. Thakur Dr. Anurag Sharma

Members:
Mr. Sandeep Sharma Ms. Seema Chaudhary
Mr. Pankaj Ashish Mr. Prince Mohan

Organized by
Department of Geography
How to Reach HPU - Road Sketch
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
Background Mob.094180-65518) latest by 20th October, 2016. Only those applications will
Geoinformatics has attained importance and widespread acceptance during last be considered which are sent through proper channel and received within due date.
two and half decades in various fields such as preparation of land resources inventory, The candidates selected for the training programme will be informed by 25th
its mapping and planning, agriculture, urban and regional planning, environmental October, 2016.
management, defense, geology, archaeology, utilities, business and academics to Admission Criteria
name a few. The geospatial technologies have emerged as a decision support system The admission will be based on the first cum-first get basis subject to the eligibility
in different fields of applications. Given the fact that real application of remote criteria. The eligibility of the officer trainee will be assessed based on the urgency,
sensing, GIS and GPS requires specialized field experts and professionals in analyzing necessity, potential and scope of future use of the geospatial technologies. There are
various types of geospatial data and dealing with complex problems to accomplish the only 30 seats.
need of concerned line departments. The evolutionary perspective indicates that Course Fee and Travel
education and training in geospatial tools is still in infancy stage in India. Although There will be no course fee. The participants will be paid to and fro train fair by
remote sensing and GIS have been introduced as a separate academic discipline/ sleeper class or maximum up to third class AC only (except Rajdhani/Duronto) and
course paper(s) in some departments of some Universities/colleges but the expert bus fare. The actual TA by the shortest route will be paid to each participant on
staff in this field is still a challenge at both UG and PG levels. Similarly, the technology production of tickets only.
has been adopted by many Government departments but the working staff is not Boarding and Lodging
capable to use geospatial technologies to resolve the problem(s) in-house and is still The course participants will be provided free boarding and lodging during the
dependent on outside professional expertise. It is against this background and to training programme. There is no provision of accompanying persons. Those who need
provide initial thrust to create awareness among different stakeholders about accommodation must write clearly in application form to enable the coordinator to
potential of this technology, the proposed training programme will be organized to make necessary arrangements. No request will be entertained at the last moment.
serve working level people who wish to acquire basic level technical knowledge to Accommodation on twin sharing basis will be arranged in the hotels closer to Himachal
support the usage of geospatial technologies in their application domain and Pradesh University, Shimla.
academic people who are new to RS, GIS and GPS and wish to use these technologies About the Venue-Shimla
in their research work. Shimla, formerly known as Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864,
The training programme will be divided into two sessions on daily basis. The morning Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist
session will deal with theoretical and applied knowledge of geospatial technologies destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," a term coined by the
and the evening session will include hands-on exposure in the form of practical British. Located in the north-west Himalayas at an average altitude of 2,205 metres,
exercises. The third week will be devoted to preparation of a small project using the city of Shimla, draped in forests of pine, rhododendron and oak, experiences
geospatial technologies. The resource persons will include eminent scholars and pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters. The city is famous for its buildings styled
scientists working in universities, IIRS, IITs, NIT, ISRO centres and private institutions in tudorbethan and neo-gothic architecture dating back to the colonial era. Shimla is
from all over India. connected to the city of Kalka, Haryana by one of the longest narrow gauge railway
Objectives of the Programme routes operating in India i.e. the Kalka-Shimla Railway. Shimla is approximately 115
• To impart basic knowledge of principles and applications of remote sensing km from Chandigarh, the nearest major city, and 365 km from New Delhi, the national
technology, digital image processing and geographic information system. capital. The city is named after the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the
• To provide working exposure of open source softwares i.e. QGIS and SAGA. Hindu Goddess Kali.
• To train the participants to use geospatial technology in a small project work. Himachal Pradesh University
Call for Applications The Himachal Pradesh University, named after the name of the State of Himachal
Applications are invited from college and university teachers teaching geography, Pradesh was founded on 22nd July, 1970. The University is located at Summer Hill, a
geology, environmental science, agriculture science, civil engineering, military suburb at the Western end of Shimla at a distance of 5km from the city, 5 minutes walk
science, urban and regional planning, computer science and government employees from the Summer Hill railway Station and about 15km from the Jubbar Hatti Air Port.
using geo- spatial technologies all over the country. The eligible and interested The University has 29 teaching and research departments offering academic
participants are requested to send the duly filled in application to Dr. B R Thakur, programmes at the levels of certificates, diplomas, PG studies at the Bachelor's and
Coordinator, Summer School, Department of Geography, Himachal master's level, Research studies at the M.Phil and Doctoral levels and Distance
Pradesh University, Shimla-171005 ([email protected], Education(through ICDEOL) along with studies at the MIT/BIT, BBA and BCA levels.
 DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
HP University, Shimla-171005
Application format for NRDMS, DST, Govt. of India
Sponsored 21Days' Summer School (equivalent to refresher course)
on Capacity Building in Geospatial Technologies
(08 - 28 NOVEMBER, 2016)
1. Name (Block Letters) :
2. Date of Birth :
3. Age (on the day of application) : Paste duly signed
4. Category (General/ OBC/ST/SC/PH) : Passport size
photography here
5. Gender (Male/Female) :
6. Designation :
7. Correspondence Address :
(including email address)
8. Educational Qualifications: Graduation and Onwards only)

Year of Percentage
Degree University Subjects Division
Passing of Marks

9. Have you attended any RS/GIS/GPS/ basic computers related short term course/training? Yes/No
If yes, please fill up the following information in terms of experience (academic or professional):
9.a) In the field of specialization:
9.b) In remote sensing/digital analysis/GIS:
9.c) In using personal computers:
10. How this training programme may be useful to you?
11. How this training programme may be useful to your organization?
12. Why do you want to opt HP University Shimla as a venue for this summer school?
13. Likely assignment after undergoing 21 days training:
14. Accommodation Required Yes No
15. Date and Time of Arrival:
16. Declaration:
I hereby declare that the information given by me in this application form is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Any wrong information
found at any stage is liable to legal action against me.

Date Signature of the applicant

17. Certificate from University/College/Institution/Department

Certified that Dr./Mr./Ms. …………………………………………………… has been working in this University/College/Institution/ Department
as …....................................................................... since .……………………………………. on regular/contractual basis. I shall be happy to
sponsor him/her if selected for the NRDMS, DST, government of India sponsored Summer School (equivalent to Refresher course) on
Geospatial Technologies to be conducted w.e.f. 8th November to 28th November, 2016 by the Department of Geography, Himachal Pradesh
University, Summer Hiil, Shimla-171005.

Date: Signature and Seal of Sponsoring Authority

Place:

Duly filled-in application form along with attested certificates of academic qualifications should be sent to Dr. B R Thakur, Coordinator,
Summer School-2016, Department of Geography, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla-171005 so as to reach us before the due
date. Right of admission is reserved with Department of Geography, HP University. Selected candidates will be informed by email or contact number.
Please Note
1. Kindly don't forget to bring your laptop. It is mandatory.
2. Duly filled in application form can also be sent by email at [email protected]