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‘RSI is the oldest scientific organisation in the field of Remote Sensing and GIS working under 700 projects across India’, he mentioned. He also gave an overview on NRIMAP and apprised that circle wise base maps have been prepared by the team which shall be handed over to Deputy Commissioner Namsai, for further authentication and necessary correction.
Detailed presentation showing natural resource mapping, base maps, contour map, transportation network etc. was given by Saumitra Deb, Scientist, SRSAC. Thereafter Scientist B. R Rao presented on soil mapping, soil profile study and emphasised that soil is an important parameter for cultivation of any crops. He informed that analysis of soil sample for availability of major and minor nutrients, soil classification and codifications etc. shall be carried out under the project.
It was also informed that a user friendly web application shall be developed for a highly initiative and effective recommendation system.
The session was following by a field visit at Kherbari, Namsai for soil profile study.
In attendance were HoDs and officials of department of Science and Technology, SRSAC, Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries and Forest.