March 02, 2026

The Hon’ble Chairman, ISRO/Secretary, DoS inaugurated the Academic Building of the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), in virtual mode on February 16, 2026. The newly constructed Academic Building has been developed to further strengthen the Institute’s education and capacity-building infrastructure in the field of remote sensing, geoinformatics, and space applications. The facility features state-of-the-art smart classrooms equipped with advanced audio-visual systems, modern remote sensing and geospatial laboratories, seminar and discussion rooms, and well-designed workspaces. Addressing the gathering, Chairman, ISRO/Secretary, DoS appreciated the sustained efforts of the Institute in expanding its academic infrastructure in line with emerging space technologies and national requirements. The inauguration of the Academic Building marks a significant milestone in the continuing growth of IIRS and reinforces its commitment towards excellence in education, research, and capacity building in space-based applications.