Institute of Geoinformatics & Remote Sensing

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IGRS is an independent Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing training institute, based in Kolkata.


IGRS provides the full range of GIS services including feasibility studies, needs assessment analysis, system implementation, data conversion, spatial analysis, GIS database development and quality map production. We provide advice on the most cost-effective options for utilizing GIS technology.


IGRS offers short courses of two to six months in different disciplines of geographic information technologies, such as Introduction to GIS and RS, Photogrammetry, Spatial Analysis, Geostatistics, GIS Project Development, WebGIS and Geodatabases. The basic purpose of such short term training programs is to create awareness in utilization of such advanced technologies in different fields and in the benefits of GIS/RS applications in restructuring the decision making process. IGRS also provides customized training programs to different organizations.