Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) has inaugurated a two-week ITEC training program on “Geoinformatics, Disaster Risk Reduction & National Security,” for 29 international participants representing 18 countries. Hosted by the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR), School of Internal Security and SMART Policing (SISSP) in collaboration with the International Cooperation and Relations Branch (ICRB), RRU, the program is themed “Geospatial Pathways to National Security and Disaster Risk Reduction.” The inaugural session was chaired by Prof. (Dr.) Kalpesh H. Wandra, Pro Vice Chancellor, RRU. He emphasized, “It’s high time to take leverage from technologies like geoinformatics for disaster risk reduction,”. The inaugural season was also graced by the esteemed presence of Director SISSP, Mr. Bhawani Sinh Rathore, and Director ICRB, Mr. Ravish Shah.

This prestigious initiative has attracted 29 international participants representing 18 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America—including Kenya, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Seychelles, Zambia, Iraq, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Nepal, Uganda, Botswana, Egypt, South Sudan, Indonesia, Zimbabwe, Panama, Fiji, and the Maldives, reflecting India’s growing role in global capacity building and knowledge sharing in the domain of Geoinformation Science and Disaster Risk Reduction.

The programme features intensive sessions on Principles of Remote Sensing and GIS, National Security and Disaster Management: A Security Approach, The Climate Threat and Geoinformatics, CBRN Threats and Assessment, and Policy Architecture for HADR Operations. Participants will benefit from expert lectures by faculty from RRU, SAC (ISRO), GIDM, and senior NDRF officials.

Field visits to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM), and Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) will offer practical insights into India’s disaster resilience and geospatial capabilities.

The programme exemplifies India's commitment to international cooperation for sustainable development and global peace.

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