International Workshop
on
Advanced Geospatial Technologies for
Sustainable Environment and Culture
Shadow of Mt. Machhapuchhre in Fewa Lake
(as an event of ISPRS, Technical Commission VI, Education and Outreach, Working Group 6)
Organised By:
Institute of Engineering
Tribhuvan University
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Land Reform
and Management
Ministry of Science,
Technology and Environment
International Society for
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Nepal Remote Sensing and
Photogrammetric Society
September 12-13, 2013 (27-28 Bhadra, 2070)
Pokhara, Nepal.
1. Background
The role of geospatial technologies is getting more
pronounced for the transformation of society with
equitable distribution of sources and establishing
social justice eventually enhancing quality of life
into the society. This is possible through
collection, storage, analysis and presentation of
geographical data in a precise way. Geospatial
technologies are the modern means for optimizing
resources
precisely
leading to improvement in accuracy and
also increasing integration of digital survey
data
with
other
technologies.
Apart from the need for geospatial technology in
the marketplace, there is increasing demand for
researchers (even in other fields) to have geospatial skills.
Scientists who can combine geographic information systems with satellite data are in demand in
variety of disciplines. Thus, geospatial technology
could help enhance the needed “spatial thinking”
in higher education. The Workshop on Advanced
Geospatial Technologies for Sustainable Environment and Culture is one of the activities of International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote
Sensing (ISPRS), Technical
Commission
6:
Education and Outreach,
Working Group VI/6:
Technical Transfer and
Capacity Building.
2. Introduction
The geospatial technologies have strong role in
capturing accurate and detailed information on
spatial and temporal dimensions promptly. This
eventually supports to the ever-changing needs
for decision-making. In the context of Nepal,
geospatial technologies have even wider scope in
addressing the issues of topographic diversity and
geophysical conditions. Understanding this fact,
this international conference has been organized.
The conference is going to be organized in the
picturesque city-Pokhara of Nepal, which is about
200 km away from capital city-Kathmandu.
Nepal, the birth place of Lord Buddha and a
country with world's highest mountain-Mt. Everest
(8848m), has a great geographical diversity. Nepal
has three ecological belts- mountain, hill and terai
and greatest diversity of flora and fauna. Nepal is
home to the eight of the world's ten tallest
mountains and it contains more than 240 peaks
over 6,096 m above sea level. Its fascinating
geography contributes greatly the country's
wonder and touristic appeal.
3. Objectives of the Conference
The main objective of the conference is the
platform for the discussions, interactions and
address on the emerging issues of advanced
geospatial technologies around the globe. In
addition to this, conference aimed to address the
issues on exchanging knowledge on the features
of advanced Geospatial technologies, identify the
issues related to land environment and cultural
heritage, support capacity building for resolving
geospatial issues and highlight the capacity of
some of the Nepalese institutions into international arena.
4. Theme and Sub-Theme of Conference
The Theme:
Advance Geospatial Technologies for
Sustainable Environment and Culture
The Sub-Themes of Conference:
• Advanced Geospatial Technology
• Capacity Building
• Cultural heritages
• Disaster Management
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Sensor and Platform
5. Conference Venue: Pokhara
The enchanting city of Pokhara is adorned with
nature's most excellent manifestations, the
glittering Fish-Tail summit, blue water lakes,
gorges and deep ravines. It is the starting point for
many of Nepal's most popular trekking routes and
rafting destinations.
6. Key Dates
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Barahi Temple in Fewa Lake.
Deadline of abstract submission:
May 15, 2013
Acceptance of the abstract:
May 31, 2013.
Submission of the full paper:
July 15, 2013.
Conference Venue:
Hotel Grand, Pokhara, Nepal.
Language of the work shop:
English.
6. Key Note Speakers
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Prof. Dr. Shunji Murai
Prof. Dr. Armin Gruen
7. Registration
Patale Chhago (Devid falls)
The Organizer:
TU / IOE / Pashchimanchal Campus
Tribhuvan University (TU) is the only national
university in Nepal. Institute of Engineering (IOE)
is the engineering wing of this university. The
Pashchimanchal campus (Western Region
Campus) (WRC) is a constituent Campus, under
the Institute of Engineering. Visualizing the need
and expediting the pace of national development
process, this campus was established by Nepal
government as a constituent campus of IOE in
1981 at Pokhara. It is running six Bachelor
programs (B.E.) including Geomatics Engineering
as a youngest program.
The conference is first of this type in Nepal and
humble initiative of WRC.
Nepali Participants:
• Individual : Rs 2500.00
• Institutional : Rs 5000.00
• Student
: Rs 1000.00
(Only limited seats)
International Participants: US $ 100.
8. Advisory Body
Chairperson:
Mr.Baburam Acharya
Former Secretary / Government of Nepal
Members:
• Prof. Dr. Armin Gruen
Chair, ISPRS-Working Group VI/6.
• Prof. Dr. Shunji Murai
Co-chair,ISPRS-Working Group VI/6.
• Secretary
Ministry of land reform and management
• Secretary
Ministry of Education
• Secretary
Ministry of Science, Technology & Environment
• Mr. Buddhinarayan Shrestha
Former Director General, Survey Department
• Prof. Dr. Ryotaro Tateshi
University of Chiba, Japan.
• Prof. Dr. Ian Dowman
Former President of ISPRS,
Professor in University College, London
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Mr. Ranasinghe De Silva
Former Survey General,
Survey Department of Sri Lanka.
9. Steering Committee
Chairperson:
Prof. Dr. Bharat Raj Pahari,
Dean IoE/TU.
Member:
• Er. Suman Prasad Sharma,
Regional administrator, Western Region
• Prof. Dr. Triratna Bajracharya
Assistant Dean, IoE/TU.
• Mr. Krishna Raj B.C.,
Joint Secretary, MoLRM
• Joint Secretary
Ministry of Education,
• Joint Secretary
Ministry of Science Technology & Environment.
• Director General
Survey Department, Nepal.
• Mr. Rabin K. Sharma,
Former Director General,
Survey Department and President, NRSPS.
• Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa
Dean KU,Dhulikhel.
• Mr. Ganesh Prasad Bhatta
Chief Survey Officer, Survey Department
Member Secretary:
• Narayan Prasad Gautam, Campus Chief,
Pashchimanshal Campus, Pokhara.
10. Organizing Committee
Chairperson:
Associate Prof. Narayan Prasad Gautam,
Campus Chief, Pashchimanchal Campus, Pokhara
Member:
• Local Development Officer, Kaski.
• Chief Executive Officer,
Pokhara Sub-metropolitan office, Kaski.
• Chief Survey Officer, Survey Office Kaski.
Assoc. Prof. Mr. Chakrapani Upadhyaya,
ACC, Pashchimanchal Campus, Pokhara.
• Mr. Chhabendra Bahadur Thapa,
ACC, Pashchimanchal Campus, Pokhara.
• Mr. Narad Kumar Rai,
ACC, Pashchimanchal Campus, Pokhara.
• Mr. Punya Prasad Sharma,
HoD Pashchimanchal Campus, Pokhara.
• Er. Arun Raj Neupane,
HoD, Pashchimanchal Campus.
• Er. Salikram Khanal,
HoD, Pashchimanchal Campus, Pokhara.
• Er. Raju Wagle,
HoD, Pashchimanchal Campus, Pokhara.
• Er. Deepak Thapa,
Pashchimanchal Campus, Pokhara.
Member Secretary:
• Assoc. Prof. Mr. Krishna Raj Adhikari,
Pashchimanchal Campus, Pokhara.
11. Technical Committee
Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Hikmat Raj Joshi, IOE/TU
Member:
• Assoc. Prof. Rajendra Kumar Joshi IOE/TU.
• Mr. Rajaram Chhatkuli,
Former DG, Survey Department
• Mr. Durgendra Man Kayastha,
Former DDG, Survey Department
• Dr. Chudamani Joshi.,
Programme Officer, Embassy of Finland, Nepal
• Assoc. Prof. Krishna Prasad Bhandari, IOE/TU.
Member Secretary:
• Mr. Janak Raj Joshi, Director,
Land Management Training Centre.
12. Correspondence:
Conference Secretariat
Pashchimanchal Campus,
Institute of Engineering, TU,
Lamachaur, Pokhara, Nepal.
Tel.:0977-61-440465/440462. Email: info@wrc.edu.np
Web address:
www.ioe.edu.np
www.wrc.edu.np