USTM to introduce course in Geo-informatics

SHILLONG: The University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) will introduce a PG Diploma course in Geo-informatics from the next academic session.
In this regard, the USTM signed a Memorandum of Understanding with North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), Department of Space on Monday.
The MoU was signed by Director, NESAC, Dr. S. Sudhakar and Pro Vice Chancellor, USTM, Dr. R.K. Sharma along with senior scientists of NESAC and faculty members of the Department of Earth Science, USTM.
Considering the fact that the North-East falls under the earthquake-prone belt, the initiative by USTM and NESAC aims to prepare the student community in the field of resource management & conservation, disaster management, environmental & geographical researches etc., and make them aware of the latest advances made in the field of remote sensing and geo-informatics.