BACKGROUND:

The tools for remote sensing of natural resources have

developed considerably in the past decades. Optical remote
sensing has expanded from the use of multi-spectral
sensors to that of imaging spectrometers. Also it is going
to be the part of WORLD SPACE WEEK 2016.Theme of
WSW 2016 is Remote sensing : Enabling our future

WORLD SPACE WEEK

CELEBRATION 2016
and
National Seminar on
Potential of Remote Sensing in Natural
Resources management brochure attached.
ON
7th - 8th October, 2016

WHO CAN ATTEND NATIONAL SEMINAR

Applications are invited from State Government / Central
Government Departments, NGOs, Private Companies and
Faculty/Research Scholars from Academic Institutions who
are gearing up to utilize the Remote Sensing data.
Participants should have minimum Masters in Science or
Bachelors degree in Engineering. Good working
knowledge in multi-spectral remote sensing and
digital image processing skills are required.

OBJECTIVE OF CELEBRATING WORLD

SPACE WEEK

To provide unique leverage in space outreach

and education.
To educate people in and around Vadodara
about the benefits that they receive from
space.
Encouragement of greater use of space for
sustainable economic development.
Demonstrate public support for space
programs.
Excite young people and school children
about science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics.

Organized
By
Department of Botany in
collaboration with
Institute of Leadership and
Governance
The Maharaja Sayajirao University
of Baroda
&
ISG, ISCA and IWSA
(Vadodara Chapters)

VENUE
The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda,
Vadodara 390002.

ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR WORLD

SPACE WEEK
WSW2016@MSU
Competitions
Baroda

WORKSHOP
CALENDER FEE
Date

Competition

Venue

4 October,
2016

Open painting challenge.

Interschool painting competition.
Wall painting.
Photography
Digital poster making competition.

C.C Mehta
Auditorium
And
Faculty of
Science

5th October,
2016

MSU world MUN

Group Discussion

Donors
Plaza
Campus.

6th October,
2016

Quiz
Essay+ elocution

Faculty of
Science and
Arts
Camp
us.

7th 8th October,

2016

National Seminar on Potential of

Remote
Sensing in Natural Resources
management
And
Prize distributions

Department
of
Botany and
Faculty of
Science.

9th October,
2016

Documentary show and Q & A

sessions
Street play
Drama

Kalabhavan
Campus

10th October,
2016

Ending ceremony

Faculty of
Science.

th

Target Audience In World Space Week

interdisciplinary
School students
U.G & P.G students
Research scholars
Teachers and educators
General public
Policy makers

Sole Idea

ORGANIZING COORDINATORS

Prof. G. Sandhya Kiran &

Mr. Jigar Inamdar.
With an aim to fulfil the dream of a better and peaceful
world, we take up social initiative of popularizing science
under the edge of world space week 2016 that inspire
dedicated and hardworking volunteers from all ages and
walk of life, to come together and be the change they want
to see.

For any further enquiry or information

please contact:
Prof. G. Sandhya Kiran,
Head and Professor, Department of Botany,
Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda-390002.
Ph.No. 0265-2791891, Mobile No: +919879048141
Email id: rs_gis09@rediffmail.com