We are very happy to convey that Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai is  the recognised nodal Centre for ISRO-IIRS outreach program from 2016 and  ISRO-START program from 2024.

• ISRO-IIRS Outreach Programs Conducted @TCE Nodal Centre-Annexure I
• ISRO –START Outreach Program - Annexure II
• Annual Course Calendar - Annexure III

The outreach programs are conducted exclusively from Remote Sensing  Laboratory, part of Department of Electronics and Communication, which  serves as ISRO Network Institute and Nodal Centre.
Since its inception as nodal centre, TCE has participated in 73 IIRs outreach programs  and about 498 Students from various Departments has been benefited.
IIRs Outreach Programme focuses on strengthening the Academia and User Segments in  Space Technology and Its applications using Online Learning Platforms. Under this  programme the two mode of content delivery system is developed using online platform  i.e Live and interactive mode (known as EDUSAT) and e- Learning mode.
The use of Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System, Global Navigation  Satellite System and associated geospatial technologies is increasing rapidly, creating an  urgent demand for trained manpower. The live and interactive mode of distance learning  is enabled through Internet and A-view software platform developed by Amrita e
learning Lab in collaboration with Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)  Government of India. The programs are available through Internet without any cost to the user. The live and interactive sessions will be conducted by experts from  IISR-ISRO and other knowledge Institutions. The beneficiaries of the programme may  include:

• Central/State/Private Universities & Academic Institutions;
• Central & State Government Organizations/Departments;
• Research Institutes;
• Geospatial Industry;
• NGOs

IIRS also conducts various theme oriented online courses and monthly webinars on  recent topics on geospatial technologies and its applications. Users are encouraged to  actively participate on these programs.  
For more detail please visit IIRS official website- www.iirs.gov.in

• Determine your eligibility:
  • Before applying online, make sure your eligibility. Eligibility details are given below:
    • The course is open for all the Student of undergraduate course/  Postgraduate course (any year).
    • Technical/ Scientific Staff of Central/ State Government Ministries/  Departments
    • Faculty / Researchers at university / institutions are also eligible to  participate in this course.
• Selection of Course details:
  • During online application form you have to select the course which you wish to  apply.
• Universities/institutions/Institute:
  • We have list of universities/institutions/colleges networked under IIRS Outreach  Programme. Select your university, if your university is not listed please  refer Procedure to join IIRS Outreach network. After approval from IIRS  /ISRO you can register.
• Personal Details:
  • Please provide your personal details like Name, Designation, Date of Birth,  Gender, Nationality, E-Mail etc.
• Educational Details:
  • Please provide your education details starting from SSC to Degree level
• Other details:
  • Please provide the detail as per the online form
• Documents Upload:
  • Please upload your recent photograph & identification proof

A-View: A-VIEW is an advanced multi-modal, multi-platform, collaborative e learning solution which allows an instructor to teach or interact with a large  number of learners transcending geographies on a real-time basis through live  audio video streaming and synchronized content sharing. A-VIEW allows the  instructor to perform live evaluation of the learners and to get real-time feedback  from attendees on the go. A-VIEW can also act as an online meeting tool that can  support online social collaboration and interactions with multiple users from  various locations simultaneously. Download A-VIEW (http://aview.in/)
Webcasting: Webcasting is the process of video broadcasting live over the  internet. To watch our live programme through our webcasting service click  here:(http://iirs.gov.in/)

Course study materials such as lecture slides, video recorded lectures, open source  software, data & handouts of demonstrations, etc., will be made available through IIRS  ftp link (ftp://ftp.iirs.gov.in).Video lectures will also be uploaded on YouTube  Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/edusat2004).

There is no course fee. It’s absolutely a free of cost programme.

Working Professionals: Based on 70% attendance and submission of assignments.

Students: Based on 70% attendance and online examination.

The participants and participating organizations are invited to attend annual IIRS User  Interactive Meet (IUIM) at IIRS Dehradun. The participants can submit their feedback  online through IIRS e-learning portal. Feedbacks are critically analyzed and implemented  in next courses.
IIRS received two national awards for excellence in training for outreach and e-learning  programme by Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Govt. of India in  collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The list of outreach programs hosted by Thiagarajar College as nodel centre,  since 2016 is given as annexure I
ISRO-START (Space Science and Technology Awareness Training) Program:  This is another outreach program launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in association with Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) under the theme  ‘Exploration of the Solar system’. For further details on ISRO-START program, click the  following annexure II

Dr A Alaguraja – Coordinator ISRO- IIRS outreach program
Professor,
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering,
Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-15
Email: alaguraja [at] tce [dot] edu, Ph: 9442088815
Dr Sunija A.J – Co-cordinator ISRO- IIRS outreach program
Assistant Professor,
Department of Chemistry,
Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-15
Email: ajschem [at] tce [dot] edu